He restores my soul he leads me in the paths of righteousness for his names sake, though i walk through the valle. Eli s weapon of choice centers on the weapon carried by the main character. 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. I found myself comparing eli to the gospel of john, trying to decide which modern disciple played the part of which original one. 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. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the book of eli. The book is also known as harbuts story of the bible told for young and old. Described as a warrior by necessity, eli seeks peace. Through eli, comes the message that the bible is powerful and that one should allow god to direct our lives. Eli is best remembered for his blessing on samuels mother and for his part in samuels first prophecy. The first act of the book when conrad is thrown bill myers, eli. As recounted by carnegie and eli, bibles are scarce due to a largescale book burning after the falloutmany irrationally blamed.
Book of eli costco name tag movie prop w coa denzel apocalypse. 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. 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 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. Which bible verses are used in the movie book of eli as the. Custom made magnifying glasses worn by the character of the engineer, actor tom waits in the 2010 action adventure film the book of 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. New listing the book of eli 6 handwritten pages the bible denzel washington mila kunis coa. Eli has to feel the feet to see if there are boots on the skeleton. With denzel washington, mila kunis, ray stevenson, gary oldman.
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. 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. This story of hannah, with which the books of samuel begin, involves eli. 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. Harbuts story of the bible contains the famous and great stories in their connected order forming a continuous history of the bible and its. In the next shot the bible is now being printed as eli must have finished his task, there are multiple being printed showing that the bible can now be given to all. Dec 05, 2011 therefore, it makes sense to me that god would have a bigger plan later for his word. The book of eli 2010 movie props, costumes and wardrobe.
Spoilers every clue in the book of eli that explains the. As you read throughout the bible you see that certain narratives and promises take place over hundreds of years. Overall, i really enjoyed this film because it had an interesting concept. Eli by bill myers goodreads meet your next favorite book. The lord calls samuel the boy samuel ministered before the lord under eli. The book of eli 2010 movie props, costumes and wardrobe from the movie. Elkanah also had another wife peninnah who bore him. 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 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. Eli is the chosen one,carnegie is satan, and the prostitute is mary magdalene. Alcon entertainments action adventure film the book of eli is a warner bros. 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.
For me, this is the start of something much bigger. The book of eli kindle edition by moffie, sam, bastiens. 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. Myers weaves the tale expertly, staying true to the biblical account. 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. 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. This is a thoughtprovoking book that retells the gospel from a modern point of viewa sort of what if type of story. 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. 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. Solara is a representation of jesuss loyal disciples. There are characters from the bible in the book of eli.
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. The book of eli denzel washington hero necklace and bible key. 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. Eli was, according to the books of samuel, a high priest of shiloh. 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 book of eli authentic screen used prop multiple bible pages. Jan 16, 2010 the book of eli is a movie that promotes christian values. See more ideas about vacation bible school, sunday school rooms and sunday school classroom. 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. When eli failed to rein in the abusive behavior of his sons, yahweh promised to punish his family, resulting.
But, in the midst of the chaos walks a man in possession of a. Big screen bible study the book of eli downloadable. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Hannahs eventual child, samuel, was raised by eli in the tabernacle. 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. 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. The bible that eli carries is hardbound, with a locking brass clasp. Loving your neighbors is only the second greatest commandmentthe first is to love the lord your god with all your heart, soul, and mind. Jan 14, 2010 alcon entertainments action adventure film the book of eli is a warner bros. Eli passes through a town and encounters the big dog in charge a man named carnegie played by gary oldman. Eli bumps the car door with his bag to gauge exactly where it is. The film contains scenes of graphic violence and other material intended for more mature participants.
Dec 10, 2016 endless amounts of bible pages that eli has mouthed out are a significant prop as it shows eli s decadaction to his faith, bring able to remember the entirety of the holy book. Bishop barron comments on the death of billy graham duration. By patti maguire armstrong patti maguire armstrong is an awardwinning author and was the managing editor and coauthor of. It is the best christian movie i have ever seen despite the fact that im sure the writers werent really looking for it. Denzel washington protects the book of eli christian cinema. A costume worn in the production of postapocalyptic action film the book of eli. And the word of the lord was precious in those days. The book of eli denzel washington hero necklace and bible. The book of eli 5 handwritten bible pages movie props. 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. Elis weapon of choice centers on the weapon carried by the main character. Jan 01, 2000 this book by bill myers, eli follows the story of a tv journalist named conrad davis.
He is thrown into another world after a car accident. If there was a sequel to the book of eli, it would be the story of what god did next with his word. 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. How the idol fell down before the ark from hurlbuts bible stories for children the bible story of eli. The book of eli authentic screen used prop multiple bible pages coa. Item is for a productionused bible pages from the book of eli. Want apersonalized autograph from iconic actor william shatner. Feb 11, 2010 bishop barron comments on the book of eli spoilers. Elis denzel washington costume prop store ultimate. Carnegie is so desperate for a bible that he sends his thugs out to find or steal any book they can find. I found myself comparing eli to the gospel of john, trying to decide which modern disciple played the part 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. And the child samuel ministered unto the lord before eli. Disclaimer the book of eli is rated r and may not be appropriate for all students.
The book of eli, purpose of bible the book youtube. Movie props bible guys books movies leather biblia livros films. Books of the bible list order complete new and old testament. 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. And denzel washington isnt exactly kirk cameron, either. Christianity and the book of eli believe it or not. America has suffered a catastrophic destruction and civilization and law have disappeared. The book of eli kindle edition by moffie, sam, bastiens, devra. Which bible verses are used in the movie book of eli as. Abp the bible plays a starring role in the book of eli, a postapocalyptic action film starring denzel washington that opens in theaters jan. One night eli, whose eyes were becoming so weak that he could barely see, was lying down in his usual place.
Elkanah also had another wife who bore him children. Walking across the barren wastes on a secret mission, the mysterious warrior eli denzel washington battles for survival against cannibals and the elements. The book of eli is a story about a post nuclear fallout america where anarchy is the norm and survival is hardearned. The highlight of the book of eli is an extended shootout at an isolated farmhouse. He was the first of the line of ithamar, aarons fourth son 1 chronicles 24. Book of eli movie quotes meet your next favorite book.
This section shows how cameras attached to bungie cords and cgi were mixed together to create what appears to be a seamless shot. Elis denzel washington black and silver with 5 perferated holes, prototype rubber sword. 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. Bishop barron comments on the book of eli spoilers. Get the best deals on authentic movie props when you shop the largest online selection at. Bible verses about eli bible verses related to eli from the king james version kjv by relevance sort by book order. Eli does not notice the car with the skeleton until he hears the sound of rattling metal. 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. 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 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 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. Aug 06, 2015 37 videos play all the book of eli zlatko vuckovic the life of jesus english official full hd movie duration. 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 book of eli is not so much about the book he carries but about restoration of the soul. 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. Biography, facts and information about eli the following info provides a concise biography with facts and information about eli.