Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. The book of eli pray, bible, spiritual, experience. Denzel said in an interview with the associated press watch here. Books are scarce since apparently many people believed religion was the cause of the desolation, and so all religious books were destroyed. May 30, 2012 storys target audience is biblebelieving christians, since there is a biblical emphasis throughout the book. However some christians reconstructionists advocated a more extreme view that the modern state should seek to implement the old testament law in detail, especially the criminal law and its associated penalties. In my opinion, this movie is metaphor for for issues facing the christian church today.
If god is allknowing, allpowerful, and loving, would he really create a world. What an enormous and astounding disappointment this film was. A spy is to be killed, even in our days, wherever he is found. Nov 12, 2011 the book of eli, starring denzel washington in the title role, is a postapocalyptic movie about a man on a mission from god. This is a thoughtprovoking book that retells the gospel from a modern point of viewa sort of what if type of story. 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. How christian is the new denzel washington movie the book.
In fact, there is really very little in that book that is doctrinally disagreeable to orthodox christians. Soon after becoming a christian, story felt compelled to write christian apologetics materials. In the aftermath of a nuclear winter, eli has received a vision from god to protect the last bible in america and bring it safely out west, where civilization can start over. However, gods word clearly states that we should not seek revenge for being wronged see leviticus 19. Samuel was one of the most godcentered leaders of the old testament, a man with godly character and the respect of those he served. America is a postapocalyptic wasteland and denzel washington is the only selfsufficient badass. Dan story, author of the book, should christians be environmentalists. Jan 22, 2010 i saw the book of eli on sunday, and enjoyed it. 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.
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. 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. For me, this is the start of something much bigger. And denzel washington isnt exactly kirk cameron, either. Aug 19, 2017 the first century christians and christians nowadays know fully well that the appearing of the lord jesus christ will happen at the last day. The world is in love with beer and many companies endorse it, such as the nfl. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. God spoke to eli to find the book,bible, and transport it to a safe haven. There r some very compelling christian values played out in this movie by a mainstream the book of eli pray, bible, spiritual, experience christianity citydata forum. In this sense they are not unlike islamic fundamentalists who want to see the sharia law adopted by modern states.
Photo by eli samuelu recently, some evangelicals have embraced a dangerous fad. How was that guy practically invincible when they shot him. The book of eli is truly a story about the struggle between good and bad, the light and the darkness. What is the book of enoch and should it be in the bible. Denzel, ranked the secondmost influential christian in hollywood, plays the. Al green how can you mend a broken heart book of elis. Christians died by the thousands and were martyred for their faith. Mar 03, 2010 several weeks ago, i joined some christian friends and headed out to see the book of eli. I saw the trailer for the book of eli and was not particularly impressed. Jan 01, 2000 at the end of the conference i purchased his book, eli, for my husband and had bill sign it for him, secretly knowing i would also benefit from this gift. What we think of the bible by jeff goins, editor i saw the book of eli the other night, and ever since, ive been telling all my friends to drop what theyre doing and go see it before it leaves theaters. Here are 5 books that are not included in the bible.
Most people dont have the time, the inclinations or the intellectual wherewithal to read all the things in the world. Mixed in with the violence and sepiatones is one giant religious symbol that we just had to quiz the. In the postapocalyptic biblical thriller the book of eli, denzel. I found myself comparing eli to the gospel of john, trying to decide which modern disciple played the part of which original one. The book of 1 samuel continues the history of israel, with many examples of good and bad behavior that have vital lessons for christians today. Theres just too much nightmarish material onscreen from bloodthirsty motorcycle gangs to towns filled with decaying corpses. The book of eli, starring preacher kid denzel washington, probably isnt something most christians will see or even should, if theyre sensitive because its just too gory. The glorious day that christians will see jesus christ. This book, which isnt revealed to be the bible before you see the film, but is. This story of hannah intertwines itself with the culture of the nation of israel. The movies blatant support of christianity and the notsosubtle references to the bible are greatly encouraging and very surprising for a major theatrical release. Eli is protecting a bible so that postapocalyptic dictators cant use it to control their people. This should be obvious by now for us christians but how many times have we doubted gods power and. So i would expect them to see a bible propagated by carnegie as a.
Ive seen several people assert that the book of eli is a christian film. The book of eli has loads of potential for discussions about what it has cost people throughout history to take the bibleor more literally, its messageto tribes, villages, nations, cities or. Watch commercials during an nfl game especially the superbowl and i guarantee you will see a coors light, heineken, or budweiser commercial. The book of eli is in the latter categoryand also the former. We are a supportive community for ex christians or those who are questioning their religion. If there was a sequel to the book of eli, it would be the story of what god did next with his word. Free pastors and christian leadership resources for your church ministry and congregation at. The bible is clear about the importance of gods word 2 timothy 3. Where the road is a thoughtful art film based on a pulitzer prizewinning novel, eli is more of a popcorn action. Dan story begins his book, should christians be environmentalists. On violence and language in the book of eli by angela walker denzel washington, one of hollywoods most successful and highly respected figures, stars in the book of eli, the story of a man of faith on a mission to protect the last copy of the bible. For a quick link to all the other books of the bible, see.
Lastly, the talmud commands that christians are to be killed without mercy. The visual effects are stunning, the story line is rich, and the plot is full of twists and turns that are ultimately redemptive. Known in hollywood today for his strong christian beliefs, washington grew up in the pentecostal. 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 gospel according to the book of eli popmatters.
Eli and millions of other books are available for instant access. Jul 27, 2010 the following is an edited transcript of the audio. Eli s sons, however, not only disrespected god and broke the law. Should christians read other books, or just the bible. Heretics, traitors and apostates are to be thrown into a well and not rescued. Shop hundreds of slightly imperfect christian bargains for outstanding prices. Therefore, he has seen and knows the power of religion and wanted to use it to minipulate the people for his personal gain. It wouldnt hurt if most christians stuck to just the bible, until they actually learned what it says, and took all of it to heart. Should christians be willing to read the books of other. It does deliver the goods in ways that should turn wanton. Yes, we should be preppared, but we should also be willing to use some of that prepping to bless others and provide for their needs. The movies blatant support of christianity and the overt references to the bible are greatly encouraging and very surprising.
Some thirty years later story has written his first work on environmentalism from a christian perspective. I have long been a fan of denzel washington, and was curious to see how this movie was going to portray the christian faith. No intelligent christian now will ask christ to appear to him now. Feb 26, 2012 the counsel that most christians receive is to sue an insurance company for loss, as well as for punitive damages. In the book of eli he had the opportunity to channel his christian beliefs and behavior into an intriguing character. Author bio elmer towns dmin, fuller theological seminary is cofounder with jerry falwell of liberty university, where he currently serves as vice president and dean of the school of religion. Described as a warrior by necessity, eli seeks peace. Myers weaves the tale expertly, staying true to the biblical account. From timeless classics like the imitation of christ to unexpected selections like fyodor dostoevskys the brothers karamazov and the poetry of gerard manley hopkins, this book provides historical background for each work and explains its importance for modern christians, while including selected. In chapter 3, we see gods hand at work, preparing samuel for a prominent leadership role over israel, and in chapter 4, we see gods removal of eli and his sons so that samuel can assume the leadership for which god has prepared him. The hughes brothers book of eli isnt all postapocalyptic samurai sword action and ipods. Oscar winner denzel washington, a professing christian, was initially. The book of eli is rated r for adult content, profanity, images of rape, and excessive violence. The book of eli continues the string of apocalyptic tales.
Please feel free to share your thoughts and stories, vent feelings, or just have a casual chat. It also, rather startlingly, has an overt, fairly profound christian theme. In a world where lawlessness prevails, eli must protect that which. This is a great movie for christians and anyone else to see. How hollywood begat yet another insult to christianity. The book of eli is a movie that promotes christian values. The biblical book of jude quotes from the book of enoch in verses 1415, enoch, the seventh from adam, prophesied about these men. There are plenty of reasons why movies do not get their proper due upon. In 1 samuel 1, eli is introduced as a priest of god.
My wife and i went out to see the book of eli based on all the hype it was receiving as a must see and great film for christians to support, from several christian media sources. 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. America has suffered a catastrophic destruction and civilization and law have disappeared. I would not recommend the book of eli for any young or sensitive viewers. Through eli, comes the message that the bible is powerful and that one should allow god to direct our lives. They should see christs gentlenessstrength with restraint, truth with humility, always driven by love. She rejoices and exalts the holy one, that there is no father like god, therefore, the nation should rejoice also in this holy one. Dec 05, 2011 therefore, it makes sense to me that god would have a bigger plan later for his word. Elkanah also had another wife who bore him children. Many christians believe there is one bible, but biblical canon has changed repeatedly over the centuries. Christianity and the book of eli believe it or not. 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.
The book of eli is very captivating, aweinspiring, and ultimately uplifting, with excellent production standards and absorbing character portrayals. The book of eli is a story about a post nuclear fallout america where anarchy is the norm and survival is hardearned. The book is a wellrounded versebyverse illustrated rethinking of the fourth gospel. Those who have the greatest book, the bible, waste their time and brain cells on merely great books, expecting to engage in a great conversation with christians and non christians alike. If you have questionsand who doesntbible answers for almost all your questions is an essential resource. In the book of eli why did denzel washingtons character let a woman get raped and her father or husband get murdered. The real meat of mormonism is found in their other scriptures, the doctrine and covenants and the pearl of great price. The hughes brothers are happy to tell you that the book in the book of eli is the bible.
Read the book of revelations and see the honor given to the martyrs that are killed during the end times. 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. If you have wondered whether you should see the book of eli it or not, you should. First, it is clear that other books are important to help people learn to read. 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. Book of eli is a wake up call for originality in both secular and christian movies. Why are you reject one persons opportunity to be saved only to choose another. But then he meets another girl and keeps her from getting raped mila kunis character. Why christians should avoid great books like the plague. The book of eli, starring denzel washington in the title role, is a postapocalyptic movie about a man on a mission from god. I let it sit on my hubbys shelf with his other to be read books.
Posts should be related to exchristianity, andor the exchristian experience. The book of eli apocalypse christianity religion ask metafilter. There are slight variations in the way biblical scholars divide the contents of 1 samuel. I plowed through my pile of to be read books, until december, a month off book club, fewer school days, fewer activities. The book of samuel records hannahs prayer to yahweh. As you read throughout the bible you see that certain narratives and promises take place over hundreds of years. That would include suing for more than the amount of actual loss or suing just to make a point. If i want people of other religions to consider the message of the bible, should i be willing return the favor and read their holy books as well. Eli share book recommendations with your friends, join book. Several weeks ago, i joined some christian friends and headed out to see the book of eli. Hughes brothers talk religious controversy in the book of eli.
Jan 19, 2010 yes, to hear some people tell it, the machetewielding, steeltoed, grenadethrowing missionary denzel plays in the book of eli is allegedly a flagbearer for the christian right. Protecting the word of god christian research institute. However, it can be easy to lose passion for the word of god, and to subsequently stop picking it up each morning. The book of eli is sort of the boiling point of this sciencefiction concept, a combination of last years the road and george millers the road warrior. 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. The book of eli our purpose, as a christian, is to worship and glorify god. The secular faith of book of eli film school rejects. The reading of scripture should be a habit and spiritual discipline which all christians should seek to engage in.
Yes, to hear some people tell it, the machetewielding, steeltoed, grenadethrowing missionary denzel plays in the book of eli is allegedly a flagbearer for the christian right. 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. Should christians automatically dismiss beer because the world promotes it. People should not look at christians and see spiritual cannibals waiting to devour the next poor victim who publishes a book or grows his church. But theres a whole culture out there that will see it because of all that hollywood gore. He understands the scriptures that the appearing is yet to come and no christian will ask the untimely appearing of his lord. These books, however, mormons do not hand out at the doorand for good reason. This story of hannah, with which the books of samuel begin, involves eli. 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. 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. I just want to avoid the train of thought that says, in order to be a credible christian youve got to read the quran, or youve got to read the hindu holy books, or youve got to read the book of mormon.
Most christians today view the bible and their religion in general as a smorgasbord they believe they are free. Do you think eli will be seen as a christian movie. 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. 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.
And even if you are a christian and wondering if it being. A powerful allegory, with crisp writing and a compelling story. 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. I will not assert one faiths value over another nor the merits of the presence of christian ideology in this movie. I saw the book of eli the other night, and ever since, ive been telling all my friends to drop what theyre doing and go see it before it leaves theaters. The book of eli stars denzel washington in a postapocalyptic thriller set 30 years. I will have a go at that after the jump, as there will be massive spoilers. In the movie the book of eli why was the bible so important. We are to live as close to christlike as we can and we are to tell others the gospel so they can make the decision to follow god also. The book of eli certainly brings to mind that other monstrosity among american postapocalyptic films, i am legend, which also weds the genres conventions with religious nonsense. Perhaps that plot is fuel for controversy, but the hughes brothers dont mind letting that one slip. Some scholars, like kessler, and nowack have argued that there is likely to have been some overlap between the time of samuel and that of eli. I agree that christians should be preppers, however, i have issues with christians who have rooms full of food because they prepped and people in our own church family are lacking food. Jan 19, 2010 the gospel according to the book of eli.
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