Big screen bible study the book of eli downloadable. 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. 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 book of eli,which we will call eli, reproduced in the preceding pages to this introduction, is a book of prophecy, written by the anonymous author eli. One crucial note about the story is that it teaches the importance of. One night eli, whose eyes were becoming so weak that he could barely see, was lying down in his usual place. A really old high priest and civil judge in israel, eli is. Books are scarce since apparently many people believed religion was the cause of the desolation, and so all religious books were destroyed. 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. Hes a biblical character, but his story is tucked in 1 samuel. The book of eli, purpose of bible the book youtube. 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. This eli bible story from the old testament is independent of all the others and can be read separately enabling parents of sunday school teachers to tell the stories randomly or in the order in which the stories appear in the christian holy bible. The earths ozone layer was apparently severely damaged resulting in many being severely burned by uv rays andor blinded.
When eli failed to rein in the abusive behavior of his sons, yahweh promised to punish his family, resulting eventually in the death of eli and his sons. Books of the bible list order complete new and old testament. Jan 15, 2010 the book of eli is, perhaps, the most explicitly christian film ive seen come out of the secular film industry since the passion of the christ. If you have yet to see this awesome flick, then i hope this article encourages you to finally watch this rrated christian movie about what would happen if the world was devoid of. The book of eli is an interesting but exhausting film with few humorous moments. Some claim that god gave eli his sight until the very end of his journey, but i chose to accept that, while his physical sight was gone, god did indeed provide eli with a different set of eyes.
In the beginning god created the heaven and the earth. The bible has gone through many printings in many versions and many languages since 1450 when the first. He is played by actor denzel washington, who also portrayed lincoln rhyme, john creasy and robert mccall. Dec 18, 2011 god spoke to eli to find the book, bible, and transport it to a safe haven. He is a skilled martial artist, armed with guns, a long knife and a bow and is carrying the last king james bible. Some claim that god gave eli his sight until the very end of his journey, but i chose to accept that, while his physical sight was gone, god did. It was even more enjoyable to watch the book of eli a second time, knowing now that the main character was blind for the entire story. Elkanah also had another wife peninnah who bore him. Produced by joel silver, denzel washington, broderick johnson, andrew a. The script was conceived by english screenwriter gary whitta and then subsequently rewritten by american screenwriter. The new testament chronicles the life and ministry of jesus, the growth and impact of the early church. Baptists and muslims first on black entertainment television and. Esaus son eli phaz also had a concubine named timna, who bore him amalek.
Eli is the main protagonist in the 2010 dystopian postapocalyptic thrillerdrama film the book of eli. Eli seems to be protected by some mysterious force, guided by god to head west. Later biblical passages mention the fortunes of several of hi. Now, if you go looking your bible for the book of eli, you wont find one. See the reason why a restrictive culturegovernment will destroy books in its jurisdiction is to keep the population in a state of ignorance, the only sources of knowledge being what you tell them. The film contains scenes of graphic violence and other material intended for more mature participants. In the postapocalyptic biblical thriller the book of eli, denzel washington plays a blind man who feels hes been called by god to carry the.
Denzel washington in the book of eli 2010 denzel washington and evan. The book of eli 2010 was an original script written by gary whitta. 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. The recognition and respect he earned in public did not extend to his handling of his private affairs. The book of eli continues hollywoods obsession with. Unlike the road, the book of eli does not linger on the bleak, morose and desolate dying earth. 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. This film encompasses all the themes including beauty. Film and television collectionrex shutterstock the book of eli 2010 eli denzel washington roams a postapocalyptic world, protecting a sacred tome that offers guidance on how to rebuild humanity in this stylish, futuristic thriller. This is a story about a man named eli, whos been sent a message, who hears voices from god that told him to take this book, the bible, across the country and to deliver it out west, washington says in a movie trailer posted on, which provides movie clips for churches and ministries to use in their teachings. In the morning, carnegie overhears solara repeat the prayer to her mother, and realizes eli has the book he has been seeking a bible. As a book of interpretation, this book, also called the book of eli, seeks to. And denzel washington isnt exactly kirk cameron, either. Denzel washingtons speech will leave you speechless one of the most eye opening speeches ever duration.
Unable to read the bible in braille, carnegie gary oldman begs claudia jennifer beals to help him. The book of eli 2010 official trailer denzel washington, mila kunis movie hd subscribe to classic trailers. The book of eli is about to celebrate its ten year anniversary on january 11, 2020. Therefore, he has seen and knows the power of religion and wanted to use it to minipulate the people for his personal gain. I let it sit on my hubbys shelf with his other to be read books. Hannahs eventual child, samuel, was raised by eli in the tabernacle.
The book of eli, purpose of bible the book caner deniz. 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. The book of eli is, perhaps, the most explicitly christian film ive seen come out of the secular film industry since the passion of the christ. It provides facts, a biography and information about this famous biblical character for bible study. 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. He finds a small town ruled by a ruthless man, who attempts to take the book. The book of eli is the first movie from albert and allen hughes the filmmaking brothers of from hell and menace ii society in nine years.
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. In the movie the book of eli why was the bible so important. At the end of the conference i purchased his book, eli, for my husband and had bill sign it for him, secretly knowing i would also benefit from this gift. Thirty years after a nuclear apocalypse, eli travels on foot toward the west coast of the former united states.
God spoke to eli to find the book,bible, and transport it to a safe haven. The book of eli is a story about a post nuclear fallout america where anarchy is the norm and survival is hardearned. The importance of the bible in the book of eli, a film by albert and. There is also reference to where eli is mentioned in the hol. The book of eli is not to far from a christian movie and in this film the bible plays a very important role. Jan 01, 2000 at the end of the conference i purchased his book, eli, for my husband and had bill sign it for him, secretly knowing i would also benefit from this gift. I plowed through my pile of to be read books, until december, a month off book club, fewer school days, fewer activities.
I laughed out loud when carnegies goons dumped a sack of books on the floor and the da vinci code and a copy of. The book of eli2010 was an original script written by gary whitta. The book of eli is not a mustread orange county register. Eli was on old testament person who had some very modern problems. In this film, eli, the actor heads to the western part for reasons that are not known to the viewers until. This story of hannah, with which the books of samuel begin, involves eli.
It makes him wonder if perhaps eli might possess the book. The book of eli 2010 frequently asked questions imdb. Disclaimer the book of eli is rated r and may not be appropriate for all students. As recounted by carnegie and eli, bibles are scarce due to a largescale book burning after the falloutmany irrationally blamed. Jan 15, 2010 the book of eli is an interesting but exhausting film with few humorous moments. Start your free trial to watch the book of eli and other popular tv shows and movies including new releases, classics, hulu originals, and more. He may have been an exalted priest, but he was a poor parent. Book of eli caps wasteland saga with a twist wired. The book of eli and the road to redemption catholic stand.
Without giving away too much, yes the film is essentially a christian metaphor. The book of eli deleted scene reading the bible 2010 denzel. 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. Jan 11, 2010 this is a story about a man named eli, whos been sent a message, who hears voices from god that told him to take this book, the bible, across the country and to deliver it out west, washington says in a movie trailer posted on, which provides movie clips for churches and ministries to use in their teachings. When hannah came to shiloh to pray for a son, eli initially accused her of drunkenness, but. Ever since movie star denzel washington gave a shout out to our documentary different books, common word. Eli, reproduced in the preceding pages to this introduction, is a book of prophecy, written by the anonymous author eli. The new testament is a collection of 27 books, usually placed after the old testament in most christian bibles.
Eli is best remembered for his blessing on samuels mother and for his part in samuels first prophecy. There is no book of eli in the bible although there is a priest called eli see 1sam. The lord calls samuel the boy samuel ministered before the lord under eli. The biblewhat it is and what it sayslies at the heart of this cinematic book. Book of eli caps wasteland saga with a twist the book of eli starts out with 10 minutes of dialoguefree imagery depicting the type of postapocalyptic wasteland made familiar in recent. And there came a man of god to eli and said to him, thus the lord has said, did i indeed reveal myself to the house of your father when they were in egypt subject to the house of pharaoh. Eli was, according to the books of samuel, a high priest of shiloh. Eli this article contains a free bible study resource on the subject of eli. The book of eli 2010 official trailer denzel washington, mila. Denzel washington stars as eli, a lone traveler wandering americas wastelands. The name refers to the new covenant or promise between god and humanity through the death and resurrection of jesus christ. It tells the story of a mans faith as he honors the almighty god in his life and follows gods will no matter how challenging the life became.
Bible verses about eli bible verses related to eli from the king james version kjv by relevance sort by book order. The book of eli dvd 2009 this is probably one of the most highly underrated movies of 2010 due to the overwhelming surge of 3d films brought on by avatar which was out around the same time of this film. He puts eli up for the night and sends his blind, commonlaw wife, claudia jennifer beal, in to see that he is comfortable. Both thorns and thistles it shall bring forth for us. A man travels across a wasteland, carrying a mysterious and powerful book. Denzel washington protecting the last copy of a very important book. The book of eli deleted scene reading the bible 2010 denzel washington, mila kunis movie hd a postapocalyptic tale, in which a lone. 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. Watch the book of eli streaming online hulu free trial.
Indeed, its something of a sunday sermon wrapped in a mad max adventure. There is an aura of calm and assurance about this outsider that intrigues carnegie. A video compilation of clips from the movie with information about the bible. The book of eli dvd, 2010 the entire country has been destroyed by what appears to have been a nuclear apocalypse 3035 years before. Why did the book of eli bad guy want to burn every book. The world in book of eli while barren and hot, is also filled with brutal killers and savages, but there always appears to be a light at the end of the tunnel. The girl sees elis book, and when carnegie finds out he beats her mother until she reveals what she saw. He heard a voice in his head to carry the worlds last bible west, and. Eli phaz, the son of esaus wife adah, and reuel, the son of esaus wife basemath. The book of eli video compilation from movie bible youtube. Christianity and the book of eli believe it or not. In a very short space of time two postapocalyptic films have been release, the brilliant the road which is aiming for oscar glory, and the action packed the book of eli which is appealing for the mass audience.
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