The book of eli, starring denzel washington in the title role, is a. He restores my soul he leads me in the paths of righteousness for his names sake, though i walk through the valley of the shadow of death, i will fear no evil for thou art with me. Eli eli lama sabachthani a case of misquoting psalms. These are supposedly the last words famously attributed to jesus on the cross which is found only in matthew and mark gospels. Psalm 23 the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. The lord is my shepherd is the 23rd psalm from the book of psalms in the.
Denzel washington tells it like it is with a little help from anna kendrick. Denzel washingtons latest role in the book of eli has him playing a wanderer in a nuclear warravaged america who leans on his bible for guidance, and. Solaris asks about the book and eli replies that it is the only copy because some people made it their business to destroy it, even blaming war on the bible. It is quite poignant because eli depends on god for guidance, strength, and protection. A musical response for psalm 22 that helps to bring out the lament quality of this prayer for good friday. I was delighted to discover this charming little book and found it most helpful, helping to. Also shown at the end when they are done with transcribing and printing the book.
Spoilers every clue in the book of eli that explains the. Eli says that the bible in his possession is not just any book. The reason for israels redemption is rooted in this idea. But the showdown between washington and a deliciously hammy oldman complicates the films overt religiosity. 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. Eli teaches solara the lost art of prayer and even quotes to her psalm 23 by. Which bible verses are used in the movie book of eli as. Presbyterian mission agency eli, eli psalm 22 hymn. The book of eli differs from the others in another way, and the title is a tipoff. A be david i in is lord my not of psalm shall shepherd the want ot poetry. Eli carries a king james bible that he reads every day, and this is known when he quotes psalm 23. Eli has to wait and listen for the bird before he shoots.
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