But, in the midst of the chaos walks a man in possession of a. The movies blatant support of christianity and the notsosubtle references to the bible are greatly encouraging and very surprising for a major theatrical release. A really old high priest and civil judge in israel, eli is best known as his role as a. The book of eli is a 2010 american postapocalyptic neowestern action film directed by the. Jul 26, 2005 home the worldview of star wars a christian evaluation, july 26, 2005 november 12, 2014 dr. In the book of eli why did denzel washingtons character let a woman get raped and her father or husband get murdered. Jan 15, 2010 the book of eli works just fine as an action blockbuster, but its much more than that.
It is the best christian movie i have ever seen despite the fact that im sure the writers werent really looking for it. The book of eli bar fight scene with biblical scriptures power. If you have wondered whether you should see the book of eli it or not, you should. Myers weaves the tale expertly, staying true to the biblical account. The worldview that is represented in this movie was that of a christian one because eli relied on god and his faith to lead him on his journey. Many dystopian films critique government involvement, privacy issues, and ethical concerns. 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.
Through eli, comes the message that the bible is powerful and that one should allow god to direct our lives. What christians can learn from eli the book of eli the living. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comic con sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Water and food are scarce and can be traded for with whatever you are carrying at the time. The guardian view columnists letters opinion videos cartoons sport soccer nfl tennis mlb mls nba nhl culture film books. At first glance, the book of eli appears to be just another violent. The book of eli teaches you that christianity is the only. Mixed in with the violence and sepiatones is one giant religious symbol that we just had to quiz. Spoiler alert only one copy of the bible was printed and placed. Jan 16, 2010 the book of eli now playing it seems that hollywood is doing more to promote prophesy than most christians churches. 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. 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 role of denzel washington brings a positive message about obdedience, faith and perseverance. The 17thcentury german grimoire the lesser key of solomon mentions belial, as does aleister crowleys goetia 1904 and anton laveys the satanic bible 1969. The book of eli has an incredible biblical message, which tells the story of elis. 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. 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. 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. 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. Christian members please remember to read the statement of purpose threads for each forum within christian congregations before posting in the forum. Eli does not notice the car with the skeleton until he hears the sound of rattling metal.
While i was disappointed to see the end of the film momentarily stray from its. Eli biblical figure beware the book of eli list of black films of the 2010s. View notes book of eli from reli 10033 at texas christian university. Described as a warrior by necessity, eli seeks peace. The book of eli is a movie that promotes christian values. Book of eli paper the film the book of eli directed by the hughes brothers is a cinematic display of dystopian genius.
The book of eli works just fine as an action blockbuster, but its much more than that. Thebook of eli cant have a sequel actress mila kunis speaks about her forthcoming gary oldman, denzel washington starrer. The book of eli, christianity, 32 replies why are people most likely to buy a self wisdom book then to fully live out then buy a bible book to fully live out. Book of eli movie quotes meet your next favorite book. Jan 27, 2010 if you have wondered whether you should see the book of eli it or not, you should.
The term christian is used adjectivally to describe anything associated with christianity, or in a proverbial sense all that is noble, and good, and christlike. Oscar winner denzel washington, a professing christian, was initially intrigued by the journey his character, eli, is on as he seeks to fulfill. I found myself comparing eli to the gospel of john, trying to decide which modern disciple played the part of which original one. 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. The worldview of star wars a christian evaluation probe. Zukeran takes a critical, balanced view of this popular movie series to help us understand the worldview it presents in light of a biblical worldview. Mar 03, 2010 in the book of eli he had the opportunity to channel his christian beliefs and behavior into an intriguing character. 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.
This story is one of the greatest examples that christians should follow. The book of eli now playing it seems that hollywood is doing more to promote prophesy than most christians churches. It shows the theme of gods supernatural power and divine providence all the much more. Eli wears dark sunglasses, as blind people often do.
Honestly medium key performance track without background. Dec 05, 2011 now look, i get that the book of eli is a work of fiction. Elis primary motivation is faith, which is why he protects the book at all costs, believes his journey is a pilgrimage order by god, and is immune to all harm while he carries the book. Eli, the main character, believes that his purpose on earth is to bring the bible out west and to protect it. Belials meat is a health item in the video game off by unproductive fun time. Our topics include conspiracy theory, secret societies, ufos and more. A hardened newscaster finds out when hes hurled into a parallel universe like our own, except for one thing. The book of eli is a wellcrafted film with stunning cinematography, a haunting score, and moving performances from the ensemble cast. The book of eli is truly a story about the struggle between good and bad, the light and the darkness. 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 has to feel the feet to see if there are boots on the skeleton. 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.
All of these theatrical elements come together to tell a refreshing story of unwavering faith and obedience to god. Numerous religions are practiced in society as they are protected under. Eli s primary motivation is faith, which is why he protects the book at all costs, believes his journey is a pilgrimage order by god, and is immune to all harm while he carries the 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. 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. 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. The movie does have a significant amount of violence however, the violence is analogous to situations in the bible where the israelites were commanded to annihilate their enemies on the way to the promised land. At first glance, the book of eli appears to be just another violent postapocalyptic film from hollywood. A fiery car crash hurls tv journalist conrad davis into another world exactly like ours except for one detailjesus christ did not come 2,000 years ago, but today. The book of eli is not so much about the book he carries but about restoration of the soul.
Watch the fulllength movie in amazon instant video. Discussion about the book of eli teaches you that christianity is the only religion page 4 at the godlikeproductions conspiracy forum. America has suffered a catastrophic destruction and civilization and law have disappeared. Jan 15, 2010 the book of eli has an incredible biblical message, which tells the story of elis unwavering faith as he honors god with his life and follows gods will no matter how hard the journey may be. Eli bumps the car door with his bag to gauge exactly where it is. His perverse view of the holy book is solidified when he explains that it was. However in the book of eli, the hughes brothers take a jump to a different part of modern society. The book of eli continues hollywoods obsession with postapocalyptic. 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. Buy eli easton ebooks to read online or download in pdf or epub on your pc, tablet or mobile device.
Eli, who can smell lurking highjackers determined to rob and kill him long before they get close, is. The movie the book of eli is about the journey and amazing faith of eli. 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. Cross i am legend with the ten commandments and youve got the book of eli, a genuinely religious parable that inherently rebukes pointless endofthe. Books are scarce since apparently many people believed religion was the cause of the desolation, and so all religious books were destroyed. Then he meets a humble man clad in jeans and a tshirt who preaches about love and works miracles. 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.
Home the worldview of star wars a christian evaluation, july 26, 2005 november 12, 2014 dr. We see elis faith remain steadfast as he faces many trials and tribulations, including. Pagans of the pacific are capable of creating films christians want to watch. In the mobile game crash fever, belial is one of the first protagonists. In the book of eli he had the opportunity to channel his christian beliefs and behavior into an intriguing character. The new psuedo apocalyptic movie the book of eli is generating thousands of positive tweets on twitter, and yet how often do you see church marquees listing any sermon titles dealing the prophesy. And denzel washington isnt exactly kirk cameron, either. In the postapocalyptic biblical thriller the book of eli, denzel. In the satanic bible the book of belial, belial means without a master, and symbolizes independence, selfsufficiency, and personal accomplishment in 1937, edgar cayce used the term sons of belial and sons of the law. 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.
Netflix keeps a pretty packed roster of original releases, and seems to put out new films rather quickly, so its possible we could see a sequel hitting the streaming giants library in 2021 or 2022 at the latest. And even if you are a christian and wondering if it being rated r means you should avoid it, dont. And even if you are a christian and wondering if it being. In the video game binding of isaac, the book of belial is an activated item. Jesus and the book of eli part 1 worldviews, worship. The forums in the christian congregations category are now open only to christian members. Feb 05, 2010 the book of eli, christianity, 32 replies why are people most likely to buy a self wisdom book then to fully live out then buy a bible book to fully live out. Christianity and the book of eli believe it or not.
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. I found myself comparing eli to the gospel of john, trying to decide which modern disciple played the part of. Aphrahat who writes in the language of the babylonian talmud with what jewish sages had to say concerning 5 key topics circumcision, prayer, passover, kashrut and fasting. The book of eli is a story about a post nuclear fallout america where anarchy is the norm and survival is hardearned. Feb 22, 2014 jesus and the book of eli part 1 remember the 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. Sutherland, the main character sails in a spaceship named belial. He prays to god, and carries the bible around with him and reads it everyday. The book of eli stars denzel washington in a postapocalyptic thriller set 30 years after a final war has. If eli is greenlit for a sequel, audiences could expect to see it within the next couple years. Hes a biblical character, but his story is tucked in 1 samuel.
This is a thoughtprovoking book that retells the gospel from a modern point of view a sort of what if type of story. Starting with angels heralding a birth in the back of a motel laundry room, the skeptical davis watches the gospel unfold in todays society as a. It can also refer to content produced by a christian without the content being explicitly christian. The book of eli claude hobbs cwv101 christian worldview. He is a religious man, regularly reading and praying from the book. Enter for a chance to win a free copy of the clutterfree home by kathi lipp. The movies blatant support of christianity and the overt references to the bible are greatly. But then he meets another girl and keeps her from getting raped mila kunis character. The book of eli is a dystopian symbol for how organized religion is abused in modern society. With denzel washington, mila kunis, ray stevenson, gary oldman.
Spoilers every clue in the book of eli that explains the. Jan 15, 2010 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. 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. Worldview elements of film implications questions biblical parallels the priest eli solara as samuel catholic parallels modern day parallels westward movement american dream what is the place of religion in the life of the common person. But there are so many themes in it that just excite me as a christianespecially the fact that the story seems impossible. There i reconstruct the fourthcentury polemic between sages of the babylonian talmud and a local semitic christian community. Denzel washington, star of the book of eli, is one of the most successful and highly respected hollywood figures. Denzel washington especially brings the amazing character of eli to life with his passionate performance. Its why he laments taking part in violence, regrets not sharing the book with the world, and is saddened that he didnt live the way the book instructed him to.