Christian themes in the book of eli

As an anabaptist, i firmly believe that we are to render to no man evil for evil. Jan 03, 2010 although the book of eli, seemingly has a litany of christian themes and motifs there are tons of subtle motifs that can be traced to any of the monotheistic religions. Many have taken explicity prochristian themes from the film, but is it that simple. Whatever you bring to it, thats what youre going to come out of it with. It could definitely be in the christian hit category.

Eli is the man with one name who ambles into a backwater burg in search of water and comes face to face with evil in the form of carnegie gary oldman, who is involved with the blind claudia jennifer beals while he pursues claudias nubile daughter solara mila kunis. All of these theatrical elements come together to tell a refreshing story of unwavering faith and obedience to god. Although the book of eli, seemingly has a litany of christian themes and motifs there are tons of subtle motifs that can be traced to any of the monotheistic religions. That question and the film illustrates the ambiguity of the concept of christian anything. Popular christian theme books meet your next favorite book. But then he meets another girl and keeps her from getting raped mila kunis character. Jan 27, 2010 eli and solara stumble upon these two in their travels, and both actors play their characters with energy and humor. Eli believes that god has enabled him to have the book for a good reason. Only a christian flick to dogmatic believers, says the films codirector allen hughes.

Unfortunately, his character is so righteous, so pure that even though its eli on the screen, its denzel that im feeling. However, i did feel like they were going for the ot prophet type for eli, so it kind of made sense. I highly recommend this film to take young men to so as to have discussions about the major themes and applications to our lives. Honestly not too interested in films that are really just there because they have a nice message, im more hoping for something thats actually well written and intelligent. The book of eli is a protowestern with a hero driven by the most manifest destiny of all. And denzel washington isnt exactly kirk cameron, either. The book of eli is not so much about the book he carries but about restoration of the soul. Denzel washington protects the book of eli christian cinema. 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. Eli is a hebrew name and at the end of the movie eli is shown fully shaven and in a white robe this process actually completely mirrored an islamic. The book of eli provokes thoughtful debate about the religious themes in the film, but the oldminus. It also, rather startlingly, has an overt, fairly profound christian theme.

I found myself comparing eli to the gospel of john, trying to decide which modern disciple played the part of. The film takes place 30 years after a nuclear war and follows a man named eli denzell. Christian themes abound in book of eli joshua hale. The book of eli is a story about a post nuclear fallout america where anarchy is the norm and survival is hardearned. What the hell was the theme of the movie book of eli.

It shows the theme of gods supernatural power and divine providence all the much more. Im probably as stubbornly seated at the end of inside out as many are about giving the film a standing ovationbut i am clapping, moderately. And even if you are a christian and wondering if it being rated r means you should avoid it, dont. With denzel washington, mila kunis, ray stevenson, gary oldman. 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 an oldfashioned western dressed up in postapocalyptic rags.

Jan 27, 2010 if you have wondered whether you should see the book of eli it or not, you should. The book of eli is screenwriter, gary whittas, take on a western samurai film. Jun 17, 2015 im probably as stubbornly seated at the end of inside out as many are about giving the film a standing ovationbut i am clapping, moderately. The book of eli publicity still there are a number of clear biblical or moral themes in this movie, and this is the first. 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.

Simba, the protagonist of the animated feature is like moses or elijah coming out of the wilderness to defeat evil and free. The book of eli is a wellcrafted film with stunning cinematography, a haunting score, and moving performances from the ensemble cast. Hollywood seems obsessed with the end of the world. The book of eli stars denzel washington in a postapocalyptic thriller set 30 years after a final war has turned much of earth into an ashy wasteland.

Please note that i dont consider gods not dead or any of the alex kendrick movies well, the ones ive seen to be well made films. For a product of hollywood, im surprised that it had some great christian themes. 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. Jul 06, 2019 the book of eli is screenwriter, gary whittas, take on a western samurai film. What the book of eli tells us about religion youtube. Abp the bible plays a starring role in the book of eli, a postapocalyptic action film starring denzel washington that opens in theaters jan. Now look, i get that the book of eli is a work of fiction.

The book of eli casts bible as a major theme baptist standard. I saw this film the book of eli this weekend and took 10 of my disciples with me and wow was it a great surprise. Mar 30, 2010 book of eli is a wake up call for originality in both secular and christian movies. Even better, through several memorable scenes, eli begins to show solara the power of the bible not as a tool for conquest, but as a handbook for living. But there are so many themes in it that just excite me as a christian especially the fact that the story seems impossible. Christian themes abound in book of eli the tufts daily. What are some christian themed films that are actually good. Jan 15, 2010 positive the book of eli is a good movienot a great one but its very good. I thought it was a great action movie, one that kept my attention. America has suffered a catastrophic destruction and civilization and law have disappeared. It was either that or legion ironically both have something to do with religion lol.

I found myself comparing eli to the gospel of john, trying to decide which modern disciple played the part of which original one. Its the most violent movie on our list, but one of the most religious ones, too. Myers weaves the tale expertly, staying true to the biblical account. Described as a warrior by necessity, eli seeks peace. Eli and solara stumble upon these two in their travels, and both actors play their characters with energy and humor. Jan 11, 2010 washington ranked by beliefnet as the second most powerful christian in hollywood behind mel gibson described the book of eli as both a story about faith and a story about good and evil with parallels to real life. This disney classic is filled with many christian themes. Washington, a twotime academy award winner widely known in hollywood for his christian beliefs, portrays a lone warrior making his way. Christianity and the book of eli believe it or not. Mixed in with the violence and sepiatones is one giant religious symbol that we just had to quiz. However, the book of judges always mentions the years of oppression in contrast to the period of a judges dispensation. Mar 03, 2010 the book of eli has been called an action movie flop but a christian blockbuster by a mainstream source.

The town that threatens to stop the traveler is as prone to filth and brutality. Jan 11, 2010 though in the vein of recent films like 2012, a blockbuster about the end of the world as predicted by the mayan calendar, evangelical movie buffs are touting the book of eli as a rare major studio release where the protagonist is unabashedly a christian. I wont tell you what it is about so it does not spoil the surprise. Denzel washington is a man on a mission in the book of eli. 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. But, in the midst of the chaos walks a man in possession of a. 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. Rains of remorse lantern beach romantic christy barritt. Faithbased, familyvalues films are popular in south africa due to its predominantly christian audience. Anyway, i thought book of eli would be less scary so i went into the theater expecting something good.

Washington ranked by beliefnet as the second most powerful christian in hollywood behind mel gibson described the book of eli as both a story about faith and a story about good and evil with parallels to real life. Washington plays eli, a laconic man journeying westward across america to carry a sacred book to safety, hoping that it will restore mankind and bring a better future. I particularly liked the twist at the endwhere elis book is worthless to the man who doesnt have the heart or wherewithal to understand it. 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. Though in the vein of recent films like 2012, a blockbuster about the end of the world as predicted by the mayan calendar, evangelical movie buffs are touting the book of eli as a rare major studio release where the protagonist is unabashedly a christian.

But beyond the bloody scenes and foul language, audiences will discover a compelling story filled with more biblical references and christian. As postapocalyptic movie fiction goes, the book of eli is not a crowdpleaser like the mad max series nor silly like any of the planet of the apes films. Its brutal content is not for all tastes, but this thoughtful action movie finds denzel washington protecting the last copy of a very. Book of eli is a wake up call for originality in both secular and christian movies. Scenes in which eli defends the book with his life are extremely convicting as a christian, and thoughtprovoking for nonbelievers. I was very conscious of the fact that, given some of the themes in the. Apr 20, 2010 the book of eli is an oldfashioned western dressed up in postapocalyptic rags. 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. Cross i am legend with the ten commandments and youve got the book of eli, a genuinely religious parable that inherently rebukes pointless endofthe. Were all a work in progress, he said in the trailer. Not saying that the movie was bad or anything but i left the theater wondering what the hell was the point of the movie. Denzel washington especially brings the amazing character of eli to life with his passionate performance.

Many have taken explicity prochristian themes from the film, but. The book of eli has been called an action movie flop but a christian blockbuster by a mainstream source. Strewn with christian themes of protecting gods word from attack and from manipulation at the hands of big brother, the book of eli is set in the postapocalyptic wasteland that was once. Jan 25, 2010 strewn with christian themes of protecting gods word from attack and from manipulation at the hands of big brother, the book of eli is set in the postapocalyptic wasteland that was once. Dec 05, 2011 now look, i get that the book of eli is a work of fiction. Line of duty fog lake suspense book 4 christy barritt. Washington plays eli, a laconic man journeying westward across america to carry a sacred book to safety, hoping that it will restore mankind and bring a. So i went out with my bf last friday to watch book of eli. The book of eli is rated r for adult content, profanity, images of rape, and excessive violence. In the book of eli why did denzel washingtons character let a woman get raped and her father or husband get murdered. Positivethe book of eli is a good movienot a great one but its very good. Many have taken explicity pro christian themes from the film, but is it that simple.