The book of eli written by gary whitta june 21, 2007 a civilization is destroyed only when its gods are destroyed. Jan 15, 2010 while the book of elis respect for the sanctity of gods word and the depiction of elis obedience to god is refreshing and inspiring, especially in a mainstream film, brutal violence and language are pervasive throughout. Which bible verses are used in the movie book of eli as. This story of hannah, with which the books of samuel begin, involves eli. In a violent postapocalyptic society, a drifter, eli, has been wandering westward across north america for the last thirty years. Thank you for your protection and for your many signs along the way. Dear merciful lord, thank you for your gift of forgiveness. Jun 20, 2010 last prayer from the book of eli june 20, 2010 in movies tags. All 45 songs from the the book of eli 2010 movie soundtrack, with scene descriptions. Gary oldman played a villain who was ultimately disappointed by not getting the sacred artifact in question at the end of the film. Christianity and the book of eli believe it or not. Eli does not notice the car with the skeleton until he hears the sound of rattling metal. Eli bumps the car door with his bag to gauge exactly where it is. Solara, elis friend, pulls alongside and helps him, giving eli a ride.
The film has lots of control, potency and a means of mercy and justice. Gary oldmans character finally gets the book, only to get pissed to find out he cant read it. Evil, forgiveness, and prayer elie wiesel the on being. Last prayer from the book of eli june 20, 2010 in movies tags. The official facebook page for the book of eli some will kill to have it.
The book of eli i want to start off by saying the worldview that is worded in the book of eli is a very great responsive book and has its own relationship to humanity. 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. For me, this is the start of something much bigger. 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 book of eli continues hollywoods obsession with postapocalyptic tales, and in many ways feels like it belongs in the same world as the road. If there was a sequel to the book of eli, it would be the story of what god did next with. 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. The book of elis storyline is strong, with only a few mishaps. What is the book of first john chapter 2 verse 1420 in the holy bible. At the end of the movie eli mentions in a prayer that hes done things that he shouldnt have done and that hes sorry. This is the last prayer of eli in the movie book of eli, i kinda like it. Posts about elis last prayer written by mindmutters. And for keeping me resolute when all around seemed lost. At the very end is elis prayer, which to me is an archetypal example of how one can converse with god.
The story revolves around eli, a nomad in a postapocalyptic world, who is told by a voice to deliver his copy of a. In the morning, carnegie overhears solara repeat the prayer to her mother, and realizes eli has the book he has been seeking a bible. What is the meaning of the bible verse, but he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall. Quote dear lord thank you for giving me strength and conviction to complete the task you entrusted to me. Eli wears dark sunglasses, as blind people often do. 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. Jesus and the book of eli part 1 remember the book of eli. Eli came out in 2010, just a year after the road starring vigo mortensen. Then you hear elis voice as he says one last prayer for solara. Book of eli movie quotes meet your next favorite book. The book of eli continues the string of apocalyptic tales. 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. Jun 10, 2017 prayer from the end of the motion picture book of eli.
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 hard times like. Solara sees eli has a book, and he offers to share his food, saying gracebefore they eat. 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 is a great movie with many clips that provoke discussion. Spoilers every clue in the book of eli that explains the. The book of eli is a movie about the last bible on earth after an apocalypse. Jan 16, 2010 eli shares his meal with solara but first teaches her to pray in thanksgiving before they eat. Being a postapocalyptic movie, that writing can be referenced to an apocalyptic book in the bible, revelation. Elkanah also had another wife peninnah who bore him. The book of eli 2010 denzel washington as eli imdb. Eli ending explained what the hell was netflixs eli. Eli is then buried in the prison courtyard, and lombardi puts a newly typed bound bible on the bookshelf where a spot had been saved for the bible. Posts about eli s last prayer written by mindmutters. He paraphrases in his own words king james version of 2nd timothy 4.
The trees stripped of their bark and white like ghosts. And at the end of the movie he finds the proper place for it to be. Eli and mila kunis continue on to the west, until they finally reach alcatraz prison. Which bible verses are used in the movie book of eli as the last prayer. We know that in the end, the wicked will fall into chaos and be forever lost, while the righteous will flourish anew in the kingdom of heaven. Hannahs eventual child, samuel, was raised by eli in the tabernacle. At one point, eli is injured, yet he continues to walk down the path he started at the beginning.
Dear lord, thank you for giving me the strength and the conviction to complete the task you entrusted to me. Book of eli ased on the moviebiggest mistake most discussion leaders make is that they do not ook of eli 2010, r, runtime 118 min. The book of eli has a dark tone to it, and the directors the hughes brothersalbert and allen. Both thorns and thistles it shall bring forth for us. 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.
He restores my soul he leads me in the paths of righteousness for his names sake, though i walk through the valle. In the book of eli why did denzel washingtons character let a woman get raped and her father or husband get murdered. After the war, and the flash that tore open the sky, all the bibles were burned because, some say, the bibles were the cause of the whole conflict. At first glance, the book of eli appears to be just another violent postapocalyptic film from hollywood. Dec 05, 2011 therefore, it makes sense to me that god would have a bigger plan later for his word.
But then he meets another girl and keeps her from getting raped mila kunis character. Warner brothers pictures, 2010main point of discussion. The scene evokes a sense of excitement and joy as he boldly and dramatically quotes. Eli screams, his skin turns red, but then his eyes begin to glow and he comes into his full unholy power. With denzel washington, mila kunis, ray stevenson, gary oldman. As you read throughout the bible you see that certain narratives and promises take place over hundreds of years. Your only son loved me enough to come to earth and experience the worst pain imaginable so i could be forgiven. If there was a sequel to the book of eli, it would be the story of what god did next with his word. Eli sneaks away, but carnegie and his henchmen confront him in the street. And denzel washington isnt exactly kirk cameron, either. Thank you for guiding me straight and true through the many obstacles in my path. Which bible verses are used in the movie book of eli as the. Which bible verses are used in the movie book of eli as the last. Jul 16, 2010 the clip were using is from the tailend of the movie and features a badly wounded eli walking along the road.
It could be that the movie was meant to highlight that despite even a fatal wound eli was supernaturally protected so that he could complete his mission. At the very end is eli s prayer, which to me is an archetypal example of how one can converse with god. Why are you reject one persons opportunity to be saved only to choose another. Eli was, according to the books of samuel, a high priest of shiloh. The girl asks eli to read her a portion of the bible and this is how he carries the message. Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more. 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.
But, in the midst of the chaos walks a man in possession of a. Hes distraught because carnegie, the movies villain, just shot him and stole elis bible. The book of eli is a story about a post nuclear fallout america where anarchy is the norm and survival is hardearned. All the years ive been carrying the bible and reading it every dayi got so caught up with keeping it safe i forgot to live by what i learned from it. But beyond the bloody scenes and foul language, audiences will discover a compelling story filled with more biblical references and christian thought than any other major motion picture in recent years.
Thank you for guiding me straight and true through the many. Ask anything you want to know, or answer other peoples questions. Another highlight was elis prayer over the meal he shared with sonara. Prayer is completely foreign to solara but it touches her soul. Eli has to feel the feet to see if there are boots on the skeleton. The book of eli is a great movie with many clips that provoke. Denzel washington the book of eli the final prayer youtube. Doing gods willeven when the alternative seems safer and more attractive. Listen to and download the music, ost, score, list of songs and trailers. When eli failed to rein in the abusive behavior of his sons, yahweh promised to punish his family, resulting. One of the most dramatic moments occurred at the end of the movie when eli recites the book from memory. It started when he was lying on the couch at the end when he finished reciting the book. Prayer at the end of the book of eli the book of eli, in. The twist at the end of the movie is that you find out that eli is blind, and the bible he has is written in braille.
He restores my soul he leads me in the paths of righteousness for his names sake, though i walk through the valley of the shadow of death. The book of eli 2010 soundtrack complete list of songs. By the end of the film, hes completed his task and is dying, and so he returns to being blind, and his eyes are cloudy. Apr 18, 2011 what was the final quote for denzel in the book of eli. When eli encounters a group of road bandits, behind them is a tunnel structure with a bold 14. I cant find it anywhere it was like his prayer in the very end. Book of eli, end of the world, and the western the. The last prayer of eli book of eli this is the last prayer of eli in the movie book of eli, i kinda like it. Jesus and the book of eli part 1 worldviews, worship. Denzel washingtons search for the good book isnt worth a prayer most watched news videos prankster dresses in historic plague doctor outfit during lockdown.
The next morning, carnegie observes solara teaching her mother to pray before they eat. It seemed heartfelt and genuine, and was pretty theologically sound. 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. Books are scarce since apparently many people believed religion was the cause of the desolation, and so all religious books were destroyed. Drnun horn begins to recite an exorcism prayer while showering him with holy water. The book of eli, which has a deliberately ugly bleached copper look, is like a videogame mashup of american and spaghetti westerns and japanese samurai flicks. It is at this point that carnegie becomes certain that eli must possess the book the bible. Feb 22, 2014 jesus and the book of eli part 1 remember the book of eli. 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.
Prayer at the end of the book of eli post apocalyptic books the book of eli dystopian future in and out movie movies worth watching desert island i feel good love movie great memories more information. Starring denzel washington who is himself a strong christian as eli who is entrusted with safekeeping the last bible, this is his powerful prayer at the end of his life. The basic plot of the book of eli, is that eli whose name we dont learn until the end of the film is in possession of the only surviving bible. Post apocalyptic books the book of eli dystopian future in and out movie movies worth watching desert island i feel good love movie great memories. The story is about faith, and no matter how hard the walk of life is, we must always look up to god and thank him for the blessings that he bestows along the way. At times the movie lapses into excessive detail of dark scenarios, but so do some of the books of the bible. Eli shares his meal with solara but first teaches her to pray in thanksgiving before they eat.
Elie wiesel ever after enriched my understanding of prayer and forgiveness and the problem of evil, which was nowhere more embodied in the 20th century than in germany, where i first encountered him as a young journalist in divided berlin. I will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the water. Sep 17, 2017 the book of eli is a movie about the last bible on earth after an apocalypse. The book of eli and the road to redemption catholic stand.