Eric Liddell: Olympian and Missionary
A world-record setting Olympic run wasn't his most important race.
Eric Liddell was born to run. From his youth, when a kindly schoolmaster encouraged him to participate in athletics, Eric's physical abilities brought him hone and fame - culminating in a gold medal in the 400-meter dash at the 1924 Paris Olympics.
But it was another race that really mattered to Eric Liddell- the race of life mentioned by the biblical writer of Hebrews: "Let us run with patience the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith." Eric Liddell's commitment to that race - and to God - was so strong that he once passed up an Olympic qualifying race, because it was scheduled for a Sunday, the Lord's Day. His scrupulous faith was chronicled decades later in the movie Chariots of Fire.
At the heights of his fame, though, Eric Liddell traded his track shoes for hiking boots, taking the Gospel message to the vast land of China. His life there was cut short, but the shadow he cast was long - millions today still find challenge from his faithful example.
- Age Level = 10 and up
- Book Author = Ellen Caughey
- Book Material = Paperback
- Book Publisher = Barbour Publishing
- Book Series = Heroes of the Faith
- Copyright = c2000
- Grade Level = 4 and up
- Condition = Used- Good
- Subject = Literature
Item ID: 45811
Category: Heroes of the Faith