The apostle peter was to be crucified and he asked to be hung upsidedown so as not to detract from the glory of his lord. A proudly christian movie cross i am legend with the ten commandments and youve got the book of eli, a genuinely religious parable that inherently rebukes pointless endofthe. Read the book of revelations and see the honor given to the martyrs that are killed during the end times. Whatever the case, i think the book of eli says something important about the place of belief in western culture. Jan 15, 2010 eli completely missed the most important lesson to be learned from his precious book. Therefore, he has seen and knows the power of religion and wanted to use it to minipulate the people for his personal gain. Book of eli movie quotes meet your next favorite book.
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. The biblical book of jude quotes from the book of enoch in verses 1415, enoch, the seventh from adam, prophesied about these men. Hes a biblical character, but his story is tucked in 1 samuel. Nov 06, 2017 with scandal after scandal breaking in hollywood, i think its time we, as christians, had a talk about tinseltown. The book of eli was intense, and the plot was awesome. Alcon entertainments action adventure film the book of eli is a warner bros. Discussion about the book of eli teaches you that christianity is the only religion page 2 at the godlikeproductions conspiracy forum.
Therefore, the purpose of this webbased study group is to explore, together with christians the jewish context of christian faith. We tend to take gods word for granted because its so available everywhere, even online or on our handheld devices. On the surface, eli appears to be a solid piece of moviemaking with a subtle nod to the evangelical demographic. Dec 18, 2011 god spoke to eli to find the book,bible, and transport it to a safe haven. And even if you are a christian and wondering if it being rated r means you should avoid it, dont.
The book of eli teaches you that christianity is the only. There is no ancient book of eli that was written in biblical times, it wasnt included in the bible because it never existed. Eli came out in 2010, just a year after the road starring vigo mortensen. When we talk about christian behavior, we are talking about the behavior of those who have accepted, by faith, jesus christ as their savior and thus are indwelt with his holy spirit romans 8. Sad to say, i felt i got more out of this movie as a christian than i did sitting in. However, the book of judges always mentions the years of oppression in contrast to the period of a judges dispensation. Mad max in the united states, the book of eli isnt a story about love between two people or war between nations. The antagonist said that the book was a weapon that could control the weak minded people.
Discussion about the book of eli teaches you that christianity is the only religion page 4 at the godlikeproductions conspiracy forum. The film generated national and international critical acclaim. Feb 22, 2014 jesus and the book of eli part 1 remember the book of eli. At first glance, the book of eli appears to be just another violent. 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.
Cross i am legend with the ten commandments and youve got the book of eli, a genuinely religious parable that inherently rebukes pointless endofthe. Why is it important that people are holding that book in such high regard, or thinking that it. I thought it was a great action movie, one that kept my attention. 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. But we all like stories and i think that this particular one was ingenious. Eli was, according to the books of samuel, a high priest of shiloh. 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. Yes, i have the book with me, but its a little beat up. 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. It has action sequences, a mysterious protagonist, a bad guy for him to fight, good visual effects and. For me, this is the start of something much bigger. The rated r hollywood movie, the book of eli was release in january 2010 as a american postapocalyptic action film directed by the hughes brothers not christians, written by gary whitta, and starring denzel washington, gary oldman, mila kunis, ray stevenson and jennifer beals. The book of eli has been called an action movie flop but a christian blockbuster by a mainstream source. The book of eli has an incredible biblical message, which tells the story of elis.
It could definitely be in the christian hit category. The bible plays a starring role in the book of eli, a postapocalyptic. After you have imagined all that read the book and be prepared to be blown away. Your thoughts on the movie if you have not yet seen the movie and dont want it to be spoilt for you then wait until you have seen it before you read any further. Mar 03, 2010 the book of eli has been called an action movie flop but a christian blockbuster by a mainstream source. Our topics include conspiracy theory, secret societies, ufos and more. Jan 27, 2010 if you have wondered whether you should see the book of eli it or not, you should. Feb 21, 2010 the film generated national and international critical acclaim. Feb 01, 2010 i am surprised the book of eli wasnt on christians radar. Jesus and the book of eli part 1 worldviews, worship. 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. Christianity and the book of eli believe it or not. Coming onto a christian site with a story about 10 excuses christians give for treating others badly can now be changed to 11 excuses christians give for treating others badly. Obviously, this description is not at all universal and does not apply to all christian practice, but i think it is a fair characterization of the general tendency in christian communities.
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. 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 a world where lawlessness prevails, eli must protect that which brings order out of chaos, the one hope humanity has a king james bible. In the book of eli why did denzel washingtons character let a woman get raped and her father or husband get murdered. Bill meyer did an amazing job of hitting all the important biblical teachings of jesus in our day. What is the book of enoch and should it be in the bible. The book of eli continues hollywoods obsession with. The book of eli the book of eli is a fascinating movie about a man named eli, played by denzel washington, who has the only remaining copy of the bible in a postapocalyptic world.
And denzel washington isnt exactly kirk cameron, either. Bible verses about eli bible verses related to eli from the king james version kjv by relevance sort by book order. Denzel washington protects the book of eli christian cinema. If you havent heard of it yet are interested then continue if you dont mind the plot being told though i recommend you see it first, good movie. The book of eli stars denzel washington in a postapocalyptic thriller set 30 years. Dec 05, 2011 for me, this is the start of something much bigger. After having just caught the ending of the book of eli, which features strong performances from both denzel washington and gary oldman, i got thinking about the concept of god once again, and its influence on people. By patti maguire armstrong patti maguire armstrong is an awardwinning author and was the managing editor and coauthor of. Taking place in a postapocalyptic world, the movie soon makes very clear to the viewer that life has become extremely. The book of eli is rated r for adult content, profanity, images of rape, and excessive violence. 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.
Books are scarce since apparently many people believed religion was the cause of the desolation, and so all religious books were destroyed. The book of eli is truly a story about the struggle between good and bad, the light and the darkness. The book of eli is in the latter categoryand also the former. I think the message behind it was scriptures are neither good nor bad. Im a huge scifi buff, but you find that alot of postapocolyptic scifi movies and books have negativepessimistic endings, i think book of eli ended with a hopeful message, and i really appreciate this as a christian and a science fiction fanboy. The book is a wellrounded versebyverse illustrated rethinking of the fourth gospel. The secular faith of book of eli film school rejects. Described as a warrior by necessity, eli seeks peace. But when you hear this other character say that, i thought, this is deep. Oct 28, 2009 the main thing that underscores our being the image of god is namely our ability and capacity to think. 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.
Examples of christian behavior are woven throughout scripture. I think were all on a journey on this earth to be better human beings and. Jan 14, 2010 alcon entertainments action adventure film the book of eli is a warner bros. In the movie the book of eli why was the bible so important. That question and the film illustrates the ambiguity of the concept of christian anything. It is the best christian movie i have ever seen despite the fact that im sure the writers werent really looking for it to be christian. 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. 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 had read the book so much that he had memorized it from cover to cover. The jewish gospel of john is not, by any standard, another book on jesus of. Water and food are scarce and can be traded for with whatever you are carrying at the time. God spoke to eli to find the book,bible, and transport it to a safe haven.
Eli is determined to take this sole copy of the bible to the west coast where a group of survivors is working to rescue, restore, and preserve any remaining. Mixed in with the violence and sepiatones is one giant religious symbol that we just had to quiz. This scene was probably convicting to all christians. 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. The films view of revelation may upset some christians and hearten others. An intense and thoughtprovoking novel, eli strips away religious tradition to. Committed and involved christians often come out of sunday feeling physically tired from one or two services and possibly even a church related function. If you havent heard of it yet are interested then continue if you dont mind the plot being told though i.
A really old high priest and civil judge in israel, eli is best known as his role as a. Oscar winner denzel washington, a professing christian, was initially intrigued by the journey his character, eli, is on as he seeks to fulfill the important mission god gave him. It doesnt present the gospel and its neither familyfriendly or feelgood. Hannahs eventual child, samuel, was raised by eli in the tabernacle. I will have a go at that after the jump, as there will be massive spoilers the gist of the movies story is this. I think that parts of the movie portray certain christian values like when we see denzels character praying and reading the bible. Interview with the book of eli director allen hughes. But then he meets another girl and keeps her from getting raped mila kunis character. The book of eli casts bible as a major theme baptist standard. I think its more of a bible story than you think, eli being a prophet who can literally spoiler get shot and stand back up and keep going on his quest while hearing the voice of god leading him. May 31, 2019 committed and involved christians often come out of sunday feeling physically tired from one or two services and possibly even a church related function. Christians died by the thousands and were martyred for their faith. Claude hobbs feb 17, 20 cwv101 christian worldview bob greene the book f eli the book of eli is a post apocalyptic film in which eli played by denzel washington is traveling across the wasteland that was once america that has been devastated by a nuclear war that happened 30 years earlier.
Jan 02, 2020 the biblical book of jude quotes from the book of enoch in verses 1415, enoch, the seventh from adam, prophesied about these men. The book of eli claude hobbs cwv101 christian worldview. On his journey west he happens upon a town run by a crime boss gary oldman who finds out that eli has a book in his possession the book of eli, 2010. If there was a sequel to the book of eli, it would be the story of what god did next with his word. The book of eli isnt the kind of movie christians recommend. So my thing, to posit, christians do that nonchristians despise is being hateful and having lacking compassion for others by shaming others, being mean to others, ostracising others, and turning away from the pain of others. The main thing that underscores our being the image of god is namely our ability and capacity to think.
The book of eli is not so much about the book he carries but about restoration of the soul. The book of eli is a story about a post nuclear fallout america where anarchy is the norm and survival is hardearned. The need to know how to think from a christian perspective has never been more urgent. But, in the midst of the chaos walks a man in possession of a. I have belonged to antichild abuse groups for 30 years and we have worked very hard to bring child abuse out of the shadows and break the taboo.
Eli is a wanderer, with a mandate from god to go west with the book, which is the last king james bible on. Justin and hailey bieber say theyre anchored in their christian faith. Its rated r and its grittyi mean really grittyfilled with the language, violence and immorality that keep christians away from the box office. As far as the road is concerned, it is filled with spiritual themes. Jun 27, 2012 the rated r hollywood movie, the book of eli was release in january 2010 as a american postapocalyptic action film directed by the hughes brothers not christians, written by gary whitta, and starring denzel washington, gary oldman, mila kunis, ray stevenson and jennifer beals. It also, rather startlingly, has an overt, fairly profound christian theme. When eli failed to rein in the abusive behavior of his sons, yahweh promised to punish his family, resulting. One very powerful book and its relationship to humanity. America has suffered a catastrophic destruction and civilization and law have disappeared. Jewish studies for christians is a study group, designed as an educational resource for christian believers worldwide. 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.
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