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. Theological movie month part two the book of eli the. All these years, ive been carrying it and reading it every. Eli is best remembered for his blessing on samuels mother and for his part in samuels first prophecy. 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. Solara is a representation of jesuss loyal disciples. Threatening to kill solara, carnegie forces eli to surrender the bible before shooting him and leaving him for dead. Denzel washington stars as eli, a lone traveler wandering americas wastelands presumably devastated by nuclear war 30 years prior. Through eli, comes the message that the bible is powerful and that one should allow god to direct our lives. World braille day and the book of eli sign up for the book minute denzel washingtons movie character in the book of eli carries a book hes convinced will bring hope to an apocalyptic world ravished by wartreacherously tracked by one man who will do anything to stop him. The book of eli kindle edition by moffie, sam, bastiens, devra. The film contains scenes of graphic violence and other material intended for more mature participants. When eli failed to rein in the abusive behavior of his sons, yahweh promised to punish his family, resulting.
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. So hannah rose up after they had eaten in shiloh, and after they had drunk. 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. I warn everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book. Overall, i really enjoyed this film because it had an interesting concept. The book of eli is a parable about the battle for the bible in a. One night eli, whose eyes were becoming so weak that he could barely see, was lying down in his usual place. The boy samuel ministered before the lord under eli. And denzel washington isnt exactly kirk cameron, either.
Eli has been traveling for about thirty to thirty one years, during that time he has. And this man went up out of his city yearly to worship and to sacrifice unto the lord of hosts in shiloh. The book of eli video compilation from movie bible. Abp the bible plays a starring role in the book of eli, a postapocalyptic action film starring denzel washington that opens in theaters jan. We are not told why eli succeeded to the high priesthood, instead of pinehass son. Eli is dead, along with his sons, and all on the same day. The script was conceived by english screenwriter gary whitta and then subsequently rewritten by american screenwriter.
The 10th day of iyar is the anniversary of the death of eli the high priest. Jan 22, 2010 as far as biblical symbolism, theres some standard connections between eli in the movie and eli in the bible. It was to him that hannah entrusted her son, samuel, to be raised 1 samuel 1. The book of eli2010 was an original script written by gary whitta. And peninnah had children, but hannah had no children. Book of eli movie quotes meet your next favorite book. Therefore, he has seen and knows the power of religion and wanted to use it to minipulate the people for his personal gain.
Denzel washington at an event for the book of eli 2010 denzel. Jan 16, 2010 the book of eli is a movie that promotes christian values. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the book of eli. As far as biblical symbolism, theres some standard connections between eli in the movie and eli in the bible. Spoilers every clue in the book of eli that explains the. He was also judge of israel, at shiloh, for 40 years. Book of eli caps wasteland saga with a twist wired. In the end, eli lives long enough to recite the entire king james version of the bible to a secret order eager to bring books and civilization back to the last remaining vestiges of humanity. Jan 11, 2010 the bible plays a starring role in the book of eli, a postapocalyptic action film starring denzel washington that opens in theaters jan. Jan 14, 2010 alcon entertainments action adventure film the book of eli is a warner bros. Aug 06, 2015 carnegie the leader reveals his purpose to the gang. In the end, eli is forced to relinquish the last bible to carnegie, and thats when thing get interesting, for it is then revealed that the last bible was a braille bible.
Some scripture referencescategories courtesy of open bible. Which bible verses are used in the movie book of eli as. Eli is the chosen one,carnegie is satan, and the prostitute is mary magdalene. Theological movie month part two the book of eli the bible. Eli meaning in bible new testament greek lexicon king. Thirty years after a nuclear apocalypse, eli travels on foot toward the west coast of the former united states. As recounted by carnegie and eli, bibles are scarce due to a largescale book burning after the falloutmany irrationally blamed. This story of hannah, with which the books of samuel begin, involves eli. With denzel washington, mila kunis, ray stevenson, gary oldman. He became high priest kohen godol after the death of pinehas, the son of elazar, ithamars older brother. If a verse or topic does not belong, please contact us. Eli is a tragic figure of whom comparatively little is known. Washington, a twotime academy award winner widely known in hollywood for his christian beliefs, portrays a lone warrior making his way across a desolate american landscape defending the worlds last remaining copy of. Eli was also the only one in those early days in the history of our people who wore two crowns, for he was both judge shofet and high priest.
Sb9 when is a sailboat the standon vessel in relations to a recreational power boat. Every one year book is designed for people who live busy, active lives. There are characters from the bible in the book of eli. The office remained in his family till the time of abiathar 1 kings 2. Eli of kittim is a published author and a biblical researcher. In the morning, carnegie overhears solara repeat the prayer to her mother, and realizes eli has the book he has been seeking a bible. Harbuts story of the bible contains the famous and great stories in their connected order forming a continuous history of the bible and its greatest stories, including the eli bible story, which is suitable for adults and teens, young children and kids, catholic or protestant. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. 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.
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. Which bible verses are used in the movie book of eli as the. The lamp of god had not yet gone out, and samuel was lying down in the house of the lord, where the ark of god was. Eli does not notice the car with the skeleton until he hears the sound of rattling metal. The book of eli, purpose of bible the book youtube. In the movie the book of eli why was the bible so important.
Hannah is one of two wives of elkanah, and she is not able to bear children. Eli wears dark sunglasses, as blind people often do. Bible verses about eli bible verses related to eli from the king james version kjv by relevance sort by book order. 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. Eli has to feel the feet to see if there are boots on the skeleton. He finds a small town ruled by a ruthless man, who attempts to take the book.
At one point, eli is injured, yet he continues to walk down the path he started at the beginning. May 11, 2012 eli is found on the bible timeline beginning at 1252 bc eli was a priest in israel, and when he is introduced into the bible, he assures a childless woman named hannah that she will have a baby. Bible verses about eli 31 passages king james version. World braille day and the book of eli museum of the bible.
Big screen bible study the book of eli downloadable. Eli heard a voice in his head to carry the worlds last bible west to safety, and. On the third day eli ab the son of helon, prince of the children of zebulun, did offer. Christianity and the book of eli believe it or not. Eli was a descendant of ithamar, the fourth and youngest son of aaron the high priest. For the first time in israel, eli combined in his own person the functions of high priest and judge, judging israel for 40 years 1 samuel 4. Jacob went down into egypt in the year 2238 ac and, for our purposes, we will place the exodus 215 years later in the year 2453 ac. And straightway the father of the child cried out, and said with tears, lord, i b eli eve. Now, if you go looking your bible for the book of eli, you wont find one. He heard a voice in his head to carry the worlds last bible west, and. He restores my soul he leads me in the paths of righteousness for his names sake, though i walk through the valle. Eli ascension, a descendant of aaron through ithamar, the youngest of his two surviving sons. The book of elis storyline is strong, with only a few mishaps. Carnegie cannot read it, and the only person he knows who can, refuses due to the way carnegie has treated her and her daughter.
Jan 14, 2010 on the road since year zero, eli has become an expert at using his quick machete arm to ward off roving bands of highwaymen from his precious cargo. Solara sees eli has a book, and he offers to share his food, saying grace before they eat. The word eli is the first word jesus spoke from the cross calling out to god. The book of eli video compilation from movie bible youtube. The book of eli kindle edition by moffie, sam, bastiens. The book of eli 2010 frequently asked questions imdb. For a whole year they met with the church and taught a great many people.
Jan 19, 2010 in the end, eli lives long enough to recite the entire king james version of the bible to a secret order eager to bring books and civilization back to the last remaining vestiges of humanity. 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. A descendant of ithamar, the fourth son of aaron, who exercised the office of high priest in shiloh at the time of the birth of samuel. Eli was, according to the books of samuel, a high priest of shiloh. The story revolves around eli, a nomad in a postapocalyptic world, who is told by a voice to deliver his copy of a. Bible verses about eli 31 passages king james version kjv. The girl sees elis book, and when carnegie finds out he beats her mother until she reveals what she saw. Hannahs eventual child, samuel, was raised by eli in the tabernacle.
The gospel according to the book of eli popmatters. The film falls in the post apocalyptic dystopian genre, and as such has similarities with many other similar films, novels, and. Carnegie sends his gang into the wasteland to take the book from eli, but the man proves to be a formidable foe as he makes it more than clear that if they want the book, they must first take his life. The book of elis postapocalyptic theology is a little. Eli the high priest 2772 10 iyar 28702871 jewish history. The book of eli is a 2010 american postapocalyptic neowestern action film directed by the. Eli a judge in israel amazing bible timeline with world history. 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. That means a date of 2933 ac for the commencement of work on the temple. Thirty years after a nuclear apocalypse, eli travels on foot across the wasteland of the former united states. In the first book, o theophilus, i have dealt with all that jesus began to do and teach, until.
He was the first of the line of ithamar, aarons fourth son 1 chronicles 24. His forty years of service as judge over israel has ended. Dec 18, 2011 god spoke to eli to find the book, bible, and transport it to a safe haven. The news is more than elis 98 year old body can handle. Alcon entertainments action adventure film the book of eli is a warner bros. He became judge at the age of 58 years, after the death of samson shimshon in the year 2830 or 2831, holding this office for forty years, until his tragic death at the age of 98 years. And in antioch the disciples were first called christians. Eli is found on the bible timeline beginning at 1252 bc eli was a priest in israel, and when he is introduced into the bible, he assures a childless woman named hannah that she will have a baby. Eli of kittim author of the little book of revelation.
The book of eli starts out with 10 minutes of dialoguefree imagery depicting the type of postapocalyptic wasteland made familiar in recent months by the road and terminator salvation. This how the idol fell down before the ark bible story is part of a. This coming 7 year tribulation time of testing for all upon the earth will be a terrible time. He collapses, falling from his seat in such a way that he breaks his neck. These 365 daily devotions will help you stay on track by highlighting key bible stories and essential teachings of the bible. By patti maguire armstrong patti maguire armstrong is an awardwinning author and was the managing editor and coauthor of. He is played by actor denzel washington, who also portrayed lincoln rhyme, john creasy and robert mccall.
Disclaimer the book of eli is rated r and may not be appropriate for all students. Eli a judge in israel amazing bible timeline with world. A man travels across a wasteland, carrying a mysterious and powerful book. Biography, facts and information about eli the following info provides a concise biography with facts and information about eli. Eli had two sons who were priests, hophni and phinehas. Topics and verses are autogenerated from user searches. Eli is the main protagonist in the 2010 dystopian postapocalyptic thrillerdrama film the book of eli.
It could be that the movie was meant to highlight that despite even a fatal wound eli was supernaturally protected so that he could complete his mission. Eli bumps the car door with his bag to gauge exactly where it is. Elkanahs other wife peninnah constantly harasses hannah about not being able to have children. The story revolves around eli, a nomad in a postapocalyptic world, who is told by a voice to deliver his copy of a mysterious book to a safe location on the west coast of. 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. Elkanah also had another wife peninnah who bore him. Eli was a priest at shiloh in the period of the judges 1 samuel. 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. Now this man used to go up year by year from his city to worship and to sacrifice to the lord of hosts at shiloh, where the two sons of eli, hophni and phinehas.