52 pages • 1 hour read
Elisabeth ElliotThrough Gates of Splendor
Nonfiction | Biography | Adult | Published in 1957A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Through Gates of Splendor by Elisabeth Elliot recounts the mission of five young Christian men—Jim Elliot, Pete Fleming, Nate Saint, Ed McCully, and Roger Youderian—to contact the Huaorani people in Ecuador. Through their diaries, letters, and speeches, Elliot details their preparations, first interactions, and ultimate sacrifice as they attempted to share their faith. The book describes violent deaths.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Elisabeth Elliot's Through Gates of Splendor is lauded for its inspirational and compelling narrative, chronicling the missionary efforts of Jim Elliot and his colleagues. While praised for its heartfelt and vivid writing, some readers feel it lacks depth in exploring indigenous perspectives. Overall, it remains a powerful story of faith and sacrifice.
Who Should Read Through Gates of Splendor?
A reader who would enjoy Through Gates of Splendor by Elisabeth Elliot is likely passionate about missionary work, inspirational true stories, and faith-driven narratives. Similar to those engrossed by The Hiding Place by Corrie ten Boom and End of the Spear by Steve Saint, they appreciate tales of courage, sacrifice, and unwavering faith.