Jan 15, 2010 eli completely missed the most important lesson to be learned from his precious book. And ere the lamp of god went out in the temple of the lord, where the ark of god was, and samuel was laid down to sleep. It is the best christian movie i have ever seen despite the fact that im sure the writers werent really looking for it. Endless amounts of bible pages that eli has mouthed out are a significant prop as it shows elis decadaction to his faith, bring able to remember the entirety of the holy book. The book is also known as harbuts story of the bible told for young and old.
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. Described as a warrior by necessity, eli seeks peace. How the idol fell down before the ark from hurlbuts bible stories for children the bible story of eli. 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. Eli s weapon of choice centers on the weapon carried by the main character.
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. New listing the book of eli 6 handwritten pages the bible denzel washington mila kunis coa. I found myself comparing eli to the gospel of john, trying to decide which modern disciple played the part of which original one. Denzel washington protects the book of eli christian cinema.
For me, this is the start of something much bigger. Book of eli movie quotes meet your next favorite book. The bible is used more as a prop, not much different from an ark of the covenant or the holy grail as a symbol of power a potent symbol, but a. Alcon entertainments action adventure film the book of eli is a warner bros. The book of eli 2010 movie props, costumes and wardrobe. Big screen bible study the book of eli downloadable. 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. The whole movie leading up to that point had eli reciting scripture, and you knew he was a man of the bible, a man of faith. Books are scarce since apparently many people believed religion was the cause of the desolation, and so all religious books were destroyed. 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. And denzel washington isnt exactly kirk cameron, either. Elis denzel washington costume prop store ultimate.
Book of eli costco name tag movie prop w coa denzel apocalypse. 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. But when the despotic carnegie gary oldman finds out eli is in possession of a bible the last in existence he will stop at nothing to get his hands on it. The book of eli authentic screen used prop multiple bible pages coa.
Overall, i really enjoyed this film because it had an interesting concept. The book of eli is a movie set in a post apocalyptic world about a guy named eli, played by denzel washington. The lord calls samuel the boy samuel ministered before the lord under eli. 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. As seen in the new action thriller, the book of eli, this is a 5 page set of photocopied handwritten pages of the holy bible. The book of eli denzel washington hero necklace and bible. Books of the bible list order complete new and old testament. He is thrown into a world where jesus christ was not born 2,000 years ago, but born in todays society. Jul 08, 2010 though it is an engaging film with an interesting twist at the end, the book of eli doesnt take us into particularly revealing territory regarding either the bible or christian spirituality. 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 is best remembered for his blessing on samuels mother and for his part in samuels first prophecy. Which bible verses are used in the movie book of eli as.
He restores my soul he leads me in the paths of righteousness for his names sake, though i walk through the valle. Christianity and the book of eli believe it or not. Harbuts story of the bible contains the famous and great stories in their connected order forming a continuous history of the bible and its. There are characters from the bible in the book of eli. Bible verses about eli bible verses related to eli from the king james version kjv by relevance sort by book order. Bishop barron comments on the death of billy graham duration. The book of eli is a story about a post nuclear fallout america where anarchy is the norm and survival is hardearned. Myers weaves the tale expertly, staying true to the biblical account.
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 by bill myers goodreads meet your next favorite book. 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 highlight of the book of eli is an extended shootout at an isolated farmhouse. Jan 16, 2010 the book of eli is a movie that promotes christian values. Eli is the chosen one,carnegie is satan, and the prostitute is mary magdalene. By patti maguire armstrong patti maguire armstrong is an awardwinning author and was the managing editor and coauthor of.
Spoilers every clue in the book of eli that explains the. Eli was, according to the books of samuel, a high priest of shiloh. And the child samuel ministered unto the lord before eli. This is a thoughtprovoking book that retells the gospel from a modern point of viewa sort of what if type of story. Jan 01, 2000 this book by bill myers, eli follows the story of a tv journalist named conrad davis. Feb 11, 2010 bishop barron comments on the book of eli spoilers. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
He is thrown into another world after a car accident. Book of eli bible info hey guys, i was looking to replicate the bible from book of eli, but after a couple minutes of googling, ive come to realize that eli didnt have the. The first act of the book when conrad is thrown bill myers, eli. The film contains scenes of graphic violence and other material intended for more mature participants. See more ideas about vacation bible school, sunday school rooms and sunday school classroom. He was the first of the line of ithamar, aarons fourth son 1 chronicles 24. 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. Jan 14, 2010 alcon entertainments action adventure film the book of eli is a warner bros. Eli has in his possession the last surviving bible in the world, and he is on a mission he believes was given to him by god, to head west to where it will be safe. Carnegie is so desperate for a bible that he sends his thugs out to find or steal any book they can find. Solara is a representation of jesuss loyal disciples. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the book of eli. Custom made magnifying glasses worn by the character of the engineer, actor tom waits in the 2010 action adventure film the book of 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.
But, in the midst of the chaos walks a man in possession of a. Aside from the rather implausible elis bible is the only one left plotpoint, christianity itself is not presented as the perfect savior of humanity, in fact the bad guy specifically wants the book because hes aware how the bible has been used to prop up evil regimes throughout history, and wants to take advantage of it for that reason. Make offer 28 days later 2002 authentic movie prop stunt pipe used in several scenes film rare mgm studio authentic movie prop spittoon 5 cent cigars must see. 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. And the word of the lord was precious in those days. America has suffered a catastrophic destruction and civilization and law have disappeared. Book of eli denzel washington hero necklace and bible key this is the only hero necklace from the movie with key and other parts with coa prop.
The book of eli, purpose of bible the book youtube. A costume worn in the production of postapocalyptic action film the book of eli. Dec 05, 2011 therefore, it makes sense to me that god would have a bigger plan later for his word. The bible that eli carries is hardbound, with a locking brass clasp. With denzel washington, mila kunis, ray stevenson, gary oldman.
Elkanah also had another wife who bore him children. Hannahs eventual child, samuel, was raised by eli in the tabernacle. 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. 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. If there was a sequel to the book of eli, it would be the story of what god did next with his word. Walking across the barren wastes on a secret mission, the mysterious warrior eli denzel washington battles for survival against cannibals and the elements. Aug 06, 2015 37 videos play all the book of eli zlatko vuckovic the life of jesus english official full hd movie duration. As recounted by carnegie and eli, bibles are scarce due to a largescale book burning after the falloutmany irrationally blamed. Abp the bible plays a starring role in the book of eli, a postapocalyptic action film starring denzel washington that opens in theaters jan. Eli passes through a town and encounters the big dog in charge a man named carnegie played by gary oldman. Elis weapon of choice centers on the weapon carried by the main character. Elkanah also had another wife peninnah who bore him.
This story of hannah, with which the books of samuel begin, involves eli. And it came to pass at that time, when eli was laid down in his place, and his eyes began to wax dim, that he could not see. 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. Want apersonalized autograph from iconic actor william shatner. Movie props bible guys books movies leather biblia livros films. 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. Though it is an engaging film with an interesting twist at the end, the book of eli doesnt take us into particularly revealing territory regarding either the bible or christian spirituality. The book of eli 2010 movie props, costumes and wardrobe from the movie. When eli failed to rein in the abusive behavior of his sons, yahweh promised to punish his family, resulting. Eli has to feel the feet to see if there are boots on the skeleton. Get the best deals on authentic movie props when you shop the largest online selection at. As you read throughout the bible you see that certain narratives and promises take place over hundreds of years.
This section shows how cameras attached to bungie cords and cgi were mixed together to create what appears to be a seamless shot. Which bible verses are used in the movie book of eli as the. The book of eli kindle edition by moffie, sam, bastiens. 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. Eli bumps the car door with his bag to gauge exactly where it is.
Item is for a productionused bible pages from the book of eli. The book of eli 5 handwritten bible pages movie props. The book of eli denzel washington hero necklace and bible key. The book of eli kindle edition by moffie, sam, bastiens, devra. Elis denzel washington black and silver with 5 perferated holes, prototype rubber sword. Hey guys, i was looking to replicate the bible from book of eli, but after a couple minutes of googling, ive come to realize that eli didnt have the. Disclaimer the book of eli is rated r and may not be appropriate for all students. Jesus in this book is a man named eli shepard, who goes around d oing what jesus did but in a white shirt and blue jeans. Eli wears dark sunglasses, as blind people often do. Biography, facts and information about eli the following info provides a concise biography with facts and information about eli. One night eli, whose eyes were becoming so weak that he could barely see, was lying down in his usual place. 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. Bishop barron comments on the book of eli spoilers.