If youve actually seen the movie youd know the book of eli is the bible, specifically a braille version of the king james bible owned by the main character whose name is eli. The dead god, as judge evil, victory over angels opposed to god hell, punishment of hell. See, the lord is coming with thousands upon thousands of his holy ones to judge everyone, and to convict all the ungodly of all the ungodly acts they have done in the ungodly way, and of all the harsh words ungodly sinners have spoken against him. The lord calls samuel the boy samuel ministered before the lord under eli. Some scripture references categories courtesy of open bible. The bible indicates that angels were created at the same time the earth was formed, even before human life was created. No one may be able to understand the gapping hole of loss that you feel, but gods word is able to bring unexplainable peace if you allow scriptures to speak into your heart and mind. Angels and humans were created with the gift to choose to serve god. 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. The bible is our best source of knowledge about angels for example, psalm 91. Through his writings on the paranormal in the bible, ken ammi offers insights based on meticulous researchjosh peck, author of cherubim chariots.
Then god will wipe away every tear and the universe will know permanent joy and peace beyond our wildest dreams. Thus the heavens and the earth, and all the host of them, were finished. He jesus hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they angels heb. For out of the ground we were taken, for the dust we are. David jeremiah is pastor of shadow mountain community church in san diego and host of the nationwide radio program turning point.
This book is a wonderful introduction to angels for kids and a great overview of the whole span of the bible from genesis through revelation. Eli, reproduced in the preceding pages to this introduction, is a book of prophecy, written by the anonymous author eli. Bible verses about death receive guidance, strength and encouragement by reading passages about death and related topics such as loss, grieving, and heaven. Jesus and the book of eli part 1 remember the book of eli. Ancient aram now syria was at war with israel, and. There isnt anything silly or new agey about these angels, everything is solidly orthodox catholic teaching. One night eli, whose eyes were becoming so weak that he could barely see, was lying down in his usual place. The book of enoch the prophet translated by richard laurence 1883 an earlier and very influential 19th century translation of 1 enoch. Bible verses about angels for i am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor the angel said to the women, do not be afraid, for i if i speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but but the angel said to them, do not be afraid.
Righteous mortal men may also be called angels jst, gen. This book represents the personal history of samuel, last of the judges. Nature art, bird, flowers, ladybugs, toadstools, print, christian, scripture. Bible verses about eli bible verses related to eli from the. Which bible verses are used in the movie book of eli as. There is no ancient book of eli that was written in biblical times, it wasnt included in the bible because it never existed. What is the book of enoch and should it be in the bible. See more ideas about the book of eli, this or that questions and natural news.
Those verses never really came to life for me until i heard denzel washington cite them in this scene. America has suffered a catastrophic destruction and civilization and law have disappeared. 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. Names of angels names for gods messengers in the bible. And denzel washington isnt exactly kirk cameron, either. The book of eli is not a mustread orange county register. Charles 1917 an etext of a critical edition of the book of enoch. 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. 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. Bible verses about death comforting scripture quotes for. He restores my soul he leads me in the paths of righteousness for his names sake, though i walk through the valle. Solara roots through elis pack, just wanted to see the book. Read bible verses about angels to see what the truth is about these wonderful heavenly beings god created for his glory. The book of eli 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.
Jul 26, 2018 in the book of kings 2 kings 6, the bible describes how god provides an army of angels leading horses and chariots of fire to protect the prophet elisha and his servant and opens the servants eyes so that he can see the angelic army surrounding them. The prophet elisha and an army of angels learn religions. The book of eli deleted scene reading the bible 2010 denzel. And although the bible often mentions a host of angels, it only names a few. The book of eli, purpose of bible the book youtube. God spoke to eli to find the book, bible, and transport it to a safe haven. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, who bore witness to the word of god and to the testimony of jesus christ.
Evil came into being because of the choice of one angel who chose to sin against god by not wanting to be obedient to his authority as lord and creator. There are many references in scripture to the work of angels. We might take both as a reference to the prophet elijah. In the movie the book of eli why was the bible so important. Eli came out in 2010, just a year after the road starring vigo mortensen. Throughout the movie, eli dramatically quotes bible verses, like this reference to genesis 3. The bible would look very different were all the apocrypha included in the book. Loving your neighbors is only the second greatest commandmentthe first is to love the lord your god with all your heart, soul, and mind. In the book of kings 2 kings 6, the bible describes how god provides an army of angels leading horses and chariots of fire to protect the prophet elisha and his servant and opens the servants eyes so that he can see the angelic army surrounding them. Which bible verses are used in the movie book of eli as the. Described as a warrior by necessity, eli seeks peace. Eli is best remembered for his blessing on samuels mother and for his part in samuels first prophecy.
Therefore, he has seen and knows the power of religion and wanted to use it to minipulate the people for his personal gain. The biblical book of jude quotes from the book of enoch in verses 1415, enoch, the seventh from adam, prophesied about these men. It records the moral failure of the priesthood under eli, and of the judges in samuels attempt to make the office hereditary 1sam 8. But the book of eli doesnt get too biblical, mostly content to spout a few coolsounding. Angels appear in the bible from the beginning to the end, from the book of genesis to the book of revelation. The book of eli deleted scene reading the bible 2010 denzel washington, mila kunis movie hd a postapocalyptic tale, in which a lone. Jesus and the book of eli part 1 worldviews, worship.
Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. Scofield reference notes old scofield 1917 edition book introduction. The book of eli is not so much about the book he carries but about restoration of the soul. The names of the characters, george and martha, are a direct reference to the. Gods wife edited out of the bible almost god had a wife, asherah, whom the book of kings suggests was worshiped alongside yahweh in his temple in israel, according to a scholar. Jan 15, 2010 eli completely missed the most important lesson to be learned from his precious book. Dec 01, 2004 this book is a wonderful introduction to angels for kids and a great overview of the whole span of the bible from genesis through revelation. I bring but the angel said to her, do not be afraid, mary.
Eli was, according to the books of samuel, a high priest of shiloh. 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. Eli was the high priest kohen gadol of shiloh, the second to last israelite judge succeeded only by samuel before the rule of the kings of israel and judah. From as early as justin martyr in the second century a. 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.
For if god did not spare angels when they sinned, but cast them into hell and committed them to pits of darkness, reserved for judgment. 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. Not all people have angels, only those who fear god. 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. 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.
The bible describes angels as powerful spiritual beings whom god created to perform specific jobs both in heaven and on earth. Aug 06, 2015 37 videos play all the book of eli zlatko vuckovic the life of jesus english official full hd movie duration. We are fascinated by the idea of heavenly beings and its not hard to find jewelry, art, or even garden decorations with tiny baby cherub or elegant beings. The lord will come with many thousands of his holy angels holman christian standard bible and enoch, in the seventh generation from adam, prophesied about them. Carnegie cannot read it, and the only person he knows who can, refuses due to the way carnegie has treated her and her daughter.
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. Cursed be the ground for our sake, for out of the ground we were taken and to the dust we shall. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. In a conversation about the religious and other aspects of eli he notes, incidentally, that warner bros. With that choice also comes the option of not wanting to serve god. However, the book of judges always mentions the years of oppression in contrast to the period of a. Elkanah also had another wife who bore him children. There are many different depictions of angels in the world today. The lord is coming with thousands and thousands of holy angels good news translation it was enoch, the seventh direct descendant from adam, who long ago prophesied this about them. 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. With denzel washington, mila kunis, ray stevenson, gary oldman. Only three angels are named in scripture but the bible indicates the significance of those names in contrast with the name of jesus he shall save his people from their sins matt. Aug 05, 2010 if youve actually seen the movie youd know the book of eli is the bible, specifically a braille version of the king james bible owned by the main character whose name is eli.
As a book of interpretation, this book, also called the book of eli, seeks to. This story of hannah, with which the books of samuel begin, involves eli. There would also be very different portrayals of christ found in the bibles pages if texts such as the infancy. 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. He will command his angels concerning you, and they will lift you up in. This summary of the book of revelation provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of revelation. Spoilers every clue in the book of eli that explains the ending. The book of revelation, a book filled with references to angels, gives us the end resultthe final defeat of sin, death, and satan with his fallen angels, and with paradise regained.
He is the author of several books, including the power of encouragement and what the bible says about angels. Enoch introduced such concepts as fallen angels, the messiah, the resurrection, and others. Jan 15, 2010 the book of eli 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. Later biblical passages mention the fortunes of several of his descendants, and he figures prominently in samaritan tradition. Both thorns and thistles it shall bring forth for us. Angels 114 instances fallen 259 instances topics on fallen angels. Angels who have bodies of flesh and bone have either been resurrected from the dead or translated.
Gabriel is the most wellknown named angel to appear in scripture. The book of eli is a great movie with many clips that provoke discussion. Elkanah also had another wife peninnah who bore him. Nov 27, 2012 gods wife edited out of the bible almost god had a wife, asherah, whom the book of kings suggests was worshiped alongside yahweh in his temple in israel, according to a scholar.