To Carry the Light Further: A Story of Faith, Sacrifice, and Cultural Conflict in in the Ecuadorian Amazon Item Info
- Title:
- To Carry the Light Further: A Story of Faith, Sacrifice, and Cultural Conflict in in the Ecuadorian Amazon
- Date Created:
- 2026
- Description:
- This exhibit explores the story of “Operation Auca,” a missionary outreach to the Waorani people of Ecuador that culminated in the deaths of five Americans seeking to establish peaceful contact. What began as an isolated tragedy in the remote jungles of Ecuador became a media firestorm, reverberating through the American cultural imagination as a gripping narrative of devastating loss and inspiring faith. In commemoration of the 70th anniversary of "Operation Auca," To Carry the Light Further narrates the details of the mission — the individuals and institutions who played a part in the operation, the immediate aftermath of the murders —and its long-term effects, especially for the Waorani people.
- Subjects:
- Evangelism & Mission Archives
Source
- Preferred Citation:
- "To Carry the Light Further: A Story of Faith, Sacrifice, and Cultural Conflict in in the Ecuadorian Amazon", Wheaton Archives & Special Collections Digital Exhibits, Wheaton College Archives and Special Collections
- Reference Link:
- https://exhibits.archives.wheaton.edu/items/ex11.html