The book of eli is very compelling and aweinspiring, with excellent production standards as well as absorbing character portrayals by denzel washington and gary oldman. Eli is sleeping somewhere else, not too distant for samuel to hear when he calls. One night eli, whose eyes were becoming so weak that he could barely see, was lying down in his usual place. The book of eli is a great movie with many clips that provoke discussion. Both thorns and thistles it shall bring forth for us. And this man went up out of his city yearly to worship and to sacrifice unto the lord of hosts in shiloh. Translations and commentary by the author of the best selling book, the lost books of enoch, joseph lumpkin.
Eli has to feel the feet to see if there are boots on the skeleton. Which bible verses are used in the movie book of eli as the last. Jan 22, 2010 what bible passage does eli says in the bar before he fights in the movie the book of eli. Eli does not notice the car with the skeleton until he hears the sound of rattling metal. Eli discussed most often in the books of samuel1 29, kings1 1 and matthew 1. In the beginning god created the heaven and the earth. Johns narrative was probably due to the fact that he had before this taken the virginmother from the scene of the crucifixion as from that which was more than she could bear.
The movies blatant support of christianity and the notsosubtle references to the bible are greatly encouraging and very surprising for a major theatrical release. The book of eli, purpose of bible the book youtube. Through eli, comes the message that the bible is powerful and that one should allow god to direct our lives. The film is quite gritty and violent at times, but at the core of it is a hunger and thirst for god and purpose in. With bible gateway plus, you gain instant access to a digital bible study library, including complete notes from the niv cultural backgrounds study bible and the new bible commentary. Denzel also served as one of the films producers and made sure the book of eli didnt shy away. Bible verses about eli bible verses related to eli from the king james version kjv by relevance sort by book order. Jesus and the book of eli part 1 remember the book of eli. 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 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. Bishop barron will be commenting on subjects from modern day culture.
Jul 16, 2010 the book of eli is a great movie with many clips that provoke discussion. The bible that eli carries is hardbound, with a locking brass clasp. The gospel according to the book of eli popmatters. When hannah came to shiloh to pray for a son, eli initially accused her of drunkenness, but when she. So hannah rose up after they had eaten in shiloh, and after they had drunk. With elis age, weight, and visual limitations, he needs the help of a boy like samuel. However, the book of judges always mentions the years of oppression in contrast to the period of a. King james bible king james version kjv search the bible.
This gives the movie a much deeper meaning than just entertainment. Later biblical passages mention the fortunes of several of hi. Jesus and the book of eli part 1 worldviews, worship. What bible passage does eli says in the bar before he fights. The film contains scenes of graphic violence and other material intended for more mature participants. 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.
Bible verses about eli 31 passages king james version kjv. And the two sons of eli, hophni and phinehas, the priests of the lord, were there. Jan 14, 2010 in spite of the r rating for violence and language, i did like this movie. 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. Bishop barron comments on the book of eli spoilers youtube. The book of eli is a movie that promotes christian values. 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. 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 is not so much about the book he carries but about restoration of the soul. It provides facts, a biography and information about this famous biblical character for bible study. Jan 15, 2010 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. The lord calls samuel the boy samuel ministered before the lord under eli. Eli mentioned in 3 books and occurs 31 times in the bible kjv.
I also think that the book of eli will not be preaching to the choir. We see elis faith remain steadfast as he faces many trials and tribulations, including. Disclaimer the book of eli is rated r and may not be appropriate for all students. Jan 19, 2010 the gospel according to the book of eli. Spoilers every clue in the book of eli that explains the.
As with all good bible stories, eli wins, even if his life is martyred for the sake of the greater religious good. 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. Books are scarce since apparently many people believed religion was the cause of the desolation, and so all religious books were destroyed. Eli bumps the car door with his bag to gauge exactly where it is. Eli was, according to the books of samuel, a high priest of shiloh. In spite of the r rating for violence and language, i did like this movie. Big screen bible study the book of eli downloadable. The great rejected texts eighteen of the most sought after books available, which shed light on the evolution of our faith, our theology, and our church. Hannahs eventual child, samuel, was raised by eli in the tabernacle. Something more than a message between the lines 27 jul i dont think its risky to say, if we confine ourselves to the most recent events, that the catholic church, the principle institution within the christian doctrine, is now living through one of the greatest crises it has experienced since its beginnings. Cursed be the ground for our sake, for out of the ground we were taken and to the dust we shall return. Which bible verses are used in the movie book of eli as.
God spoke to eli to find the book,bible, and transport it to a safe haven. Aug 06, 2015 the book of eli, purpose of bible the book caner deniz. Therefore i swore to the house of eli, the guilt of elis house will never be atoned for by sacrifice or offering. 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. 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. For the most part, its the old testament with, i believe, added texts that were written after christianity branched off. Ummisnt tanakh which is shown on the same shelf that elis book is placed uponalso 77% of what elis dictated. Eli came out in 2010, just a year after the road starring vigo mortensen. In the movie the book of eli why was the bible so important. As a book of interpretation, this book, also called the book of eli, seeks to. 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. Jan 09, 2010 the book of eli sam moffie, devra bastiaens, na on.
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. As the author informs us, elis eyesight has greatly deteriorated, so that his vision is seriously impaired see also 4. The book of eli sam moffie, devra bastiaens, na on. And denzel washington isnt exactly kirk cameron, either. The niv bible was first published in 1973, with revisions published in 1978 and 1983. The very syllables or tones dwelt in the memory of those who heard and understood it, and its absence from st. Which bible verses are used in the movie book of eli as the.
Later biblical passages mention the fortunes of several of his descendants, and he figures prominently in samaritan tradition. The book of eli has an incredible biblical message, which tells the story of elis unwavering faith as he honors god with his life and follows gods will no matter how hard the journey may be. God curses them and in the book of eli, denzel washington quotes. Feb 22, 2014 jesus and the book of eli part 1 remember the book of eli.
But, in the midst of the chaos walks a man in possession of a. It features denzel washington as the main character on a mission in postnuclear america to bring the only remaining copy of the bible somewhere west. Bishop barron comments on the book of eli spoilers bishop robert. Bible verses about eli 31 passages king james version. Throughout the movie, eli dramatically quotes bible verses, like this reference to genesis 3. Christianity and the book of eli believe it or not. Eli, reproduced in the preceding pages to this introduction, is a book of prophecy, written by the anonymous author eli. Eli this article contains a free bible study resource on the subject of eli. You can browse the niv bible verses by using the chapters listed below, or use our free bible search feature at the top of this page. Jan 16, 2010 the book of eli is a movie that promotes christian values. Eli is best remembered for his blessing on samuels mother and for his part in samuels first prophecy. For one, it portrays the message that the bible is powerful and that we should allow god to direct our lives. Jan 16, 2010 book of eli background storyline explained.
Eli wears dark sunglasses, as blind people often do. There is also reference to where eli is mentioned in the hol. You know, you say youve been walking for thirty years, right. The book of eli, purpose of bible the book caner deniz. Those verses never really came to life for me until i heard denzel washington.
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