A Bible is often a treasured belonging, but the way people treasure their Bibles is different. Some people choose to preserve the pages of their Bible without blemish, free of underlines and notations, believing it should not be marred by pens and highlighters. Others leave comments in the margins, quotes on the endpapers, and mark passages with whatever writing implement is nearby. Either way, how one interacts with their Bible paints an intimate portrait of that person.
Elisabeth Elliot (1926–2015) was the type who wrote in her Bibles. She had one for each stage of her life: student, missionary, wife, mother, author, and speaker. By exploring five of her Bibles—through her notes, musings, and recorded memories—we can get a glimpse into who she was in her quiet moments.