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. Book of eli reboots zardoz for the twentyfirst century. I have long been a fan of denzel washington, and was curious to see how this movie was going to portray the christian faith. The lord calls samuel the boy samuel ministered before the lord under eli. Through eli, comes the message that the bible is powerful and that one should allow god to direct our lives.
Using the best of contemporary scholarship in firstcentury judaic history and contributing much of his own, dr. The book of eli is kind of like watching the book of mormon filmed and rewritten as a futuristic action movie, except with fewer hot bitches. One night eli, whose eyes were becoming so weak that he could barely see, was lying down in his usual place. Jesus and the book of eli part 1 remember the book of eli. It shows the theme of gods supernatural power and divine providence all the much more. The book of eli is a story about a post nuclear fallout america where anarchy is the norm and survival is hardearned. I just dont want to waste my money on a movie where the lead actor is antichristian. How the anti christ has deceived the whole world, by eli james in soft data in your gadget or computer system. Deceived the whole world by eli james is a must read for any christian who thinks. Click here to start a new topic please sign and date your posts by typing four tildes new to wikipedia. 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. How the anti christ has deceived the whole world, by eli james.
This book is so very antireligion and makes such cutting statements against religion that, when discussing such matters, it is often all but ignored by both atheists and christian apologists. The book of eli s depiction of the depravity and chaos that reigns supreme in this godless society that knows virtually nothing of christs teachings, serves as a warning to those who wish to eradicate christian principles from our modern culture. What book makes the best argument against christianity. The biblewhat it is and what it sayslies at the heart of this cinematic book.
Discussion about the book of eli teaches you that christianity is the only religion page 3 at the godlikeproductions conspiracy forum. In the wake of the passion of the christ, the expected deluge of bigbudget christian entertainments has never quite materialized, but the logline for the postapocalyptic thriller the book of eliabout a biblical warrior who protects the last known copy of the good booksuggests a late start. Eli came out in 2010, just a year after the road starring vigo mortensen. Its brutal content is not for all tastes, but this thoughtful action movie finds denzel washington protecting the last copy of a very. 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 book of eli slanders a great religion ny daily news. The official facebook page for the book of eli some will kill to have it. The disproof of christianity the antichristian series book 7 kindle edition by weishaupt, adam, hockney, mike. This false messiahs masterful deceptionintended to destroy gods eternal planwill actually bring the plan of god to its muchanticipated climax. The book of elis depiction of the depravity and chaos that reigns supreme in this godless society that knows virtually nothing of christs teachings, serves as a warning to those who wish to eradicate christian principles from our modern culture.
The lefts war on christianity john hawkins right wing news. But there are so many themes in it that just excite me as a christianespecially the fact that the story seems impossible. When samuel heard god speaking to him, he at first mistook god for eli. It also, rather startlingly, has an overt, fairly profound christian theme. In the postapocalyptic biblical thriller the book of eli, denzel washington plays a blind man who feels hes been called by god to carry the last. The book of samuel, or 1 samuel and 2 samuel, form part of the narrative history of israel in the neviim or prophets section of the hebrew bibleold testament, called the deuteronomistic history, a series of books joshua, judges, samuel and kings that constitute a theological history of the israelites and aim to explain gods law for israel under the guidance of the prophets. The book of eli is a movie that promotes christian values. It mentions religion a few times but it mostly is a great. This story of hannah, with which the books of samuel begin, involves eli. The book of eli is rated r for adult content, profanity, images of rape, and excessive violence. The movies blatant support of christianity and the notsosubtle references to the bible are greatly encouraging and very surprising for a major theatrical release. Working from a script by gary whitta, the hughes brothers, albert and allen, have made a stark. If the book of eli had been made in 1960 it could have been just as.
The book of eli popular media catholic answers forums. Washington and kunis preach the gospel of the book of eli. The book of eli is truly a story about the struggle between good and bad, the light and the darkness. 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. This is the talk page for discussing improvements to the the book of eli article. Our topics include conspiracy theory, secret societies, ufos and more.
This book is so very anti religion and makes such cutting statements against religion that, when discussing such matters, it is often all but ignored by both atheists and christian apologists. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Dec 27, 2009 if its at all christian friendly, i want to see it. What the book of eli tells us about religion youtube. Mixed in with the violence and sepiatones is one giant religious symbol that we just had to quiz the. That is not an antireligious message it is the truth there have been many.
Here is the article that my christian friend sent to me about eli james. Christianity and the book of eli believe it or not. The hughes brothers obviously decided to borrow liberally from the apocalyptic landscape of zardoz for book of eli, though of course they relocated the story to nearfuture america from farfuture. The book of eli continues the string of apocalyptic tales. The disproof of christianity the antichristian series. The book of eli our purpose, as a christian, is to worship and glorify god. The book of eli teaches you that christianity is the only. The hughes brothers book of eli isnt all postapocalyptic samurai sword action and ipods. Denzel washington is a man on a mission in the book 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. Is the leader of christian identity, eli james a jew.
Theres a book called not the impossible faith that i really liked, but that book was written in rebuttal to a christian book and thus is not very accessible to new readers. Jesus and the book of eli part 1 worldviews, worship. I found myself comparing eli to the gospel of john, trying to decide which modern disciple played the part of which original one. This is a thoughtprovoking book that retells the gospel from a modern point of viewa sort of what if type of story. And even if you are a christian and wondering if it being rated r means you should avoid it, dont. I have read and studied all the books and information eli james uses in his book to teach that we are in the last day. How the anti christ has deceived the whole world by eli james is a must read for any christian who thinks they have plenty of time before the anti christ will come or you believe in the rapture. In the story below, youll see the mans long research, which ive not read in full. The book of eli is the first movie from albert and allen hughes the filmmaking brothers of from hell and menace ii society in nine years. The book of eli is screenwriter, gary whittas, take on a western samurai film. That question and the film illustrates the ambiguity of the concept of christian anything. This is not the rantings of some extremist christian, but thoughts from one who knows the subject matter.
In a very short space of time two postapocalyptic films have been release, the brilliant the road which is aiming for oscar glory, and the action packed the book of eli which is appealing for the mass audience. 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. Something more than a message between the lines 27 jul i dont think its risky to say, if we confine ourselves to the most recent events, that the catholic church, the principle institution within the christian doctrine, is now living through one of the greatest crises it has experienced since its beginnings. Jan, 2010 this is the world of the book of eli, from the mind of screenwriter gary whitta and brought to life under the direction of albert and allen hughes. How the antichrist has deceived the whole world, by eli james. Known in hollywood today for his strong christian beliefs, washington grew up in the pentecostal.
Dec 05, 2011 now look, i get that the book of eli is a work of fiction. Many have taken explicity pro christian themes from the film, but is it that simple. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the disproof of christianity the antichristian series book 7. In my opinion, this movie is metaphor for for issues facing the christian church today. The book of eli teaches you that christianity is the only religion. Several weeks ago, i joined some christian friends and headed out to see the book of eli. But, in the midst of the chaos walks a man in possession of a. 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. Positiveas a believer, living in our immoral world and our lukewarm churches with an antichrist government, i felt this movie was very realistic. It is the best christian movie i have ever seen despite the fact that im sure the writers werent really looking for it. Discussion about the book of eli teaches you that christianity is the only religion page 4 at the godlikeproductions conspiracy forum. I actually thought the movie would be offensive to christians. As powerful and destructive of the whole concept of religion as this book is it will, at some point, have to be tackle by someone.
Read denzel washington is a man on a mission in the book of eli and more of the latest on movies and films from a christian perspective. Eli lizorkineyzenberg has demonstrated that the gospel of john is not an anti jewish, but a thoroughly jewish book. The most antireligion book ever published true freethinker. Jul 06, 2019 the book of eli is screenwriter, gary whittas, take on a western samurai film. The book of eli is not a mustread orange county register. Books are scarce since apparently many people believed religion was the cause of the desolation, and so all religious books were destroyed.
The gospel of the rauschmonstrum by nick latorre, the golden compass by philip pullman, marked by p. 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. That question and the film illustrates the ambiguity. In a comprehensive study of satans false messiah, the author arranges biblical teaching on the antichrist around his origin and identity, the time of his appearance, his work and doom, as well as tracing all references to him in the psalms, the prophets, the gospels, the epistles, and revelation. I actually thought the movie would be offensive to. Except for jesus christ, the antichrist will one day be the most powerful and influential person the world has ever known. 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. His eventual demise into the lake of fire will be preceded by unfathomable evil and worldwide calamities. Eli seems to be protected by some mysterious force, guided by god to head. Jul 16, 2010 many people are saying that the book of eli is a pro christian film. Oscar winner denzel washington, a professing christian, was initially intrigued by the journey his character, eli, is on as he seeks to fulfill the.
How the antichrist has deceived the whole world, by eli james in soft data in your gadget or computer system. Why did carnegie want the bible in the first place. But my friend has said that more and more christian identity folks with their own shows have been openly talking about this topic of whether eli is a jew. Myers weaves the tale expertly, staying true to the biblical account. Many have taken explicity prochristian themes from the film, but is it that simple. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the disproof of christianity the. The disproof of christianity the antichristian series book. 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. If you have wondered whether you should see the book of eli it or not, you should. Elkanah also had another wife who bore him children. This is the world of the book of eli, from the mind of screenwriter gary whitta and brought to life under the direction of albert and allen hughes. I found myself comparing eli to the gospel of john, trying to decide which modern disciple played the part of.
Cross i am legend with the ten commandments and youve got the book of eli, a genuinely religious parable that inherently rebukes pointless endofthe. Jan 27, 2010 if you have wondered whether you should see the book of eli it or not, you should. Without giving away too much, yes the film is essentially a christian metaphor. How hollywood begat yet another insult to christianity. Is the book of eli an actual book that didnt make the bible cut. This is not a forum for general discussion of the articles subject put new text under old text.
The book of eli is, perhaps, the most explicitly christian film ive seen come out of the secular film industry since the passion of the christ. As powerful and destructive of the whole concept of religion as this book is. 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. I have read and studied all the books and information eli james uses in his. The lamp of god had not yet gone out, and samuel was lying down in the house of the lord, where the ark of god was. Jan 16, 2010 the book of eli is a movie that promotes christian values. Described as a warrior by necessity, eli seeks peace. It fantasizes a world in which everything has been. The lead actor is a born again christian and long time member of the west angeles church of god in christ under the cogics presiding bishop charles blake.
Eli, who didnt hear god calling samuel, eventually realized the truth, and instructed samuel on how to respond. 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. Mar 03, 2010 in the book of eli he had the opportunity to channel his christian beliefs and behavior into an intriguing character. Many people are saying that the book of eli is a prochristian film. Feb 22, 2014 jesus and the book of eli part 1 remember the book of eli.
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