Both thorns and thistles it shall bring forth for us. Eli is hebrew for my god, and the bibles eli was the teacher of samuel, a great prophet. A video compilation of clips from the movie with information about the bible. In the movie the book of eli we discover at the end that the bible eli has been carrying the entire movie is written in braille. Books are scarce since apparently many people believed religion was the cause of the desolation, and so all religious books were destroyed. Eli ascension, a descendant of aaron through ithamar, the youngest of his two surviving sons. How was that guy practically invincible when they shot him. One night eli, whose eyes were becoming so weak that he could barely see, was lying down in his usual place. By patti maguire armstrong patti maguire armstrong is an awardwinning author and was the managing editor and coauthor of ascension press bestselling amazing grace series. Eli a free christian bible study resource we hope that this eli article will provide useful information and ideas for those following a bible study plan. Eli is dead, along with his sons, and all on the same day.
And denzel washington isnt exactly kirk cameron, either. As far as biblical symbolism, theres some standard connections between eli in the movie and eli in the bible. Through eli, comes the message that the bible is powerful and that one should allow god to direct our lives. With denzel washington, mila kunis, ray stevenson, gary oldman. For me, this is the start of something much bigger. Spoilers ahead the movies 4 years old, but just in case. In the morning, carnegie overhears solara repeat the prayer to her mother, and realizes eli has the book he has been seeking a bible.
In davids day, after the slaughter of the house of ahimelech 1 sam 22. In the bible, eli grew gradually more blind, from partial sight up to the stage of his eyes were set so he could not see. Does this imply that he is blind and has been living completely by faith his entire life or is the punchline of the movie that he is the simply the last living man on earth who can read braille. Ever since movie star denzel washington gave a shout out to our documentary different books, common word. The simple words used in the eli bible story for adults, teens, children and little kids about eli are an ideal resource for protestant or catholic christian parents and christian sunday school teachers to tell the famous and great stories of the bible including how the idol fell down before the ark inspired from the scriptures of the bible. Although he was high priest, eli failed to curb the sinful behavior of his sons, hophni and phinehas, who were. If youve actually seen the movie youd know the book of eli is the bible, specifically a braille version of the king james bible owned by the main character whose name is eli. Hannahs eventual child, samuel, was raised by eli in the tabernacle. Im not sure that would happen over the brief duration of the film, but maybe he wasnt fully blind in the film, but had learnt brail in the world before so as to better be able to read. Back in town, carnegie tries to open the bible but realizes that he didnt take eli s key to the book flap.
The book of eli is a parable about the battle for the bible in a postapocalyptic america that speaks profoundly to the battle for the bible in contemporary america. Given that the movie is intense and rated r for violence and language, it will attract a different crowd than the typical wholesome family films. The book of eli is not so much about the book he carries but about restoration of the soul. As you read throughout the bible you see that certain narratives and promises take place over hundreds of years.
The lord calls samuel the boy samuel ministered before the lord under eli. Harbuts story of the bible contains the famous and great stories in their connected order forming a continuous history of the bible and its. He starts to recite the bible word for word, having memorized it over the last 30 years. Its brutal content is not for all tastes, but this thoughtful action movie finds denzel washington protecting the last copy of a very. Elis mission is to start civilization anew with the last copy of the most powerful book on earth the bible. Dec 1, 2012 the book of eli sword denzel washington large 26 dec 1, 2012 the book of eli sword denzel washington large 26 dec 1, 2012 the book of eli sword denzel washington large 26 stay safe and healthy. It is the best christian movie i have ever seen despite the fact that im sure the writers werent really looking for it. The film contains scenes of graphic violence and other material intended for more mature participants. Now, if you go looking your bible for the book of eli, you wont find one. That background might render the book of eli controversial for some religious literalists. Put aside the mousemeat and chew on paul macinness condensed version. If there was a sequel to the book of eli, it would be the story of what god did next with his word.
Eli is best remembered for his blessing on samuels mother and for his part in samuels first prophecy. The book of eli video compilation from movie bible duration. Back in town, carnegie tries to open the bible but realizes that he didnt take elis key to the book flap. Jan 15, 2010 eli completely missed the most important lesson to be learned from his precious book. The book of eli is a movie set in a post apocalyptic world about a guy named eli, played by denzel washington. It was one of a spat of post apocalyptic dramas with washed out color and characters who care more about surviving to the end of the day than dental hygiene. Jan 16, 2010 the book of eli is a movie that promotes christian values. As a book of interpretation, this book, also called the book of eli, seeks to. However, the book of judges always mentions the years of oppression in contrast to the period of a judges dispensation. If a verse or topic does not belong, please contact us. There is also an oral tradition of eli, which i have on good authority, and which has helped guide me in the writing of this book. This is a post ive actually wanted to make for quite awhile as the book of eli has been on my five greatest movies ever made list ever since i saw it it currently stands at number three. Todays passage is one of the ones i grew up reading and very fond of. Jan 09, 2010 the book of eli sam moffie, devra bastiaens, na on.
Eli wears dark sunglasses, as blind people often do. Lombardi tells eli that they have been missing a copy of the bible, so eli tells him to get a lot of paper and pen. Eli has to feel the feet to see if there are boots on the skeleton. The title is a reference to both the book that eli carries, and the fact that the book he carries is, in fact, the bible. Biography, facts and information about eli the following info provides a concise biography with facts and information about eli. The book of eli 2010 the braille bible scene 910 movieclips. Denzel washington, gary oldman and mila kunis star in this scifi action thriller. But to understand this perspective you have to abandon the way most read the bible, as a constitution of laws, and read it from a perspective of story. The book of eli kindle edition by moffie, sam, bastiens. And i am come down to d eli ver them out of the hand of the egyptians, and to bring them up out of that land unto a good land and a large, unto a land flowing with milk and honey. Spoilers every clue in the book of eli that explains the.
Eli in the bible was a jewish priest living in the days of the judges and serving god at the tabernacle in shiloh, a city near the hill country of ephraim 1 samuel 1. Eli bumps the car door with his bag to gauge exactly where it is. The book of eli is a 2010 american postapocalyptic neowestern action film directed by the hughes brothers, written by gary whitta, and starring denzel washington, gary oldman, mila kunis, ray stevenson, and jennifer beals. Christianity and the book of eli believe it or not. Jesus and the book of eli part 1 worldviews, worship. A postapocalyptic tale, in which a lone man fights his way across america in order to protect a sacred book that holds the secrets to saving humankind.
Some scripture referencescategories courtesy of open bible. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. The book of eli is a story about a post nuclear fallout america where anarchy is the norm and survival is hardearned. The book of eli is a 2010 american postapocalyptic neo western action film directed by the hughes brothers, written by gary whitta, and starring denzel washington, gary oldman, mila kunis, ray stevenson, and jennifer beals. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the book of eli. Eli does not notice the car with the skeleton until he hears the sound of rattling metal. The book is also known as harbuts story of the bible told for young and old. It was difficult to read as it really was just another attempt to make the bible cool and modern. When hannah came to shiloh to pray for a son, eli initially accused her of drunkenness, but when she protested her innocence, eli wished her well. Jan 15, 2010 the book of eli its brutal content is not for all tastes, but this thoughtful action movie finds denzel washington protecting the last copy of a very important book. The story revolves around eli, a nomad in a postapocalyptic world, who is told by a voice to deliver his copy of a.
Eli came out in 2010, just a year after the road starring vigo mortensen. Elkanah also had another wife peninnah who bore him. But the priest eli was mentioned in 1 samuel and 2 samuel. Topics and verses are autogenerated from user searches. The book of eli kindle edition by moffie, sam, bastiens, devra. Aug 05, 2010 if youve actually seen the movie youd know the book of eli is the bible, specifically a braille version of the king james bible owned by the main character whose name is eli. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Book of eli movie quotes meet your next favorite book. One crucial note about the story is that it teaches the importance of. This article about eli, together with other tools, activities, aids and materials and are designed to be used by an individual or a christian bible study group. He was the first of the line of ithamar, aarons fourth son 1 chronicles 24. Thank you lord for a warm bed to sleep on, thank you for the food we are about to eat, thank you for a roof over our heads on cold nights such as this, thank you for companionship in hard times like.
At the end of the movie, we find out he is blindlike the biblical eliand that the book hes been carrying around throughout the film is the bible in. But, in the midst of the chaos walks a man in possession of a. This was a time when the word of god was very scarce, people hardly see any vision, but it was the same time god decided to reveal himself to the little boy samuel. Big screen bible study the book of eli downloadable. Disclaimer the book of eli is rated r and may not be appropriate for all students. The book of eli continues hollywoods obsession with postapocalyptic tales, and in many ways feels like it belongs in the same world as the road with its ashladen wastelands and crazed cannibals. How the idol fell down before the ark from hurlbuts bible stories for children the bible story of eli. The book of eli is the battle for the bible ethics daily. Eli was the high priest kohen gadol of shiloh, the secondtolast israelite judge succeeded only by samuel before the rule of the kings of israel and judah. Elis descent is not given in 1 chronicles 6, because after the judgment on elis family the priestly line was reckoned through aarons other son eleazar. Which bible verses are used in the movie book of eli as the. When eli failed to rein in the abusive behavior of his sons, yahweh promised to punish his family, resulting. Baptists and muslims first on black entertainment television and. He was also judge of israel, at shiloh, for 40 years.
His forty years of service as judge over israel has ended. Bible verses about eli bible verses related to eli from the king james version kjv by relevance sort by book order. Jun 21, 2010 the book of eli is a parable about the battle for the bible in a postapocalyptic america that speaks profoundly to the battle for the bible in contemporary america. The title is a reference to both the book that eli carries, and the fact that the. Jesus and the book of eli part 1 remember the book of eli. It was to him that hannah entrusted her son, samuel, to be raised 1 samuel 1. Now, this is the point where you assume that i dislike the film because it is to do with god and the bible, but this wasnt it all at it didnt help for sure, but this isnt. Eli was, according to the books of samuel, a high priest of shiloh. Eli passes through a town and encounters the big dog in charge a man named carnegie played by gary oldman. This story of hannah, with which the books of samuel begin, involves eli. Loving your neighbors is only the second greatest commandmentthe first is to love the lord your god with all your heart, soul, and mind. Dec 05, 2011 therefore, it makes sense to me that god would have a bigger plan later for his word. Jul 20, 2014 spoilers ahead the movies 4 years old, but just in case. The office remained in his family till the time of abiathar 1 kings 2.
Alcon entertainments action adventure film the book of eli is a warner bros. The wife of elis son, phinehas, is pregnant, and the news of israels tragic defeat, the loss of the ark, and the deaths of eli and her husband bring on her labor. The book of eli sam moffie, devra bastiaens, na on. He restores my soul he leads me in the paths of righteousness for his names sake, though i walk through the valle. The book of eli video compilation from movie bible youtube. Eli, reproduced in the preceding pages to this introduction, is a book of prophecy, written by the anonymous author eli.
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