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Surrounding the upcoming release of the post-apocalyptic film, “The Book of Eli,” pastor and end times expert, Phil Hotsenpiller, can speak to the recurrence of biblical stories and themes in mainstream entertainment and movies. The film, which is set in the year 2043, centers on one man’s quest to redeem society by protecting the world’s last Bible.
The bleak and catastrophic setting of “The Book of Eli” parallels recent films such as “2012” and “The Road,” which portray conflicted characters experiencing the apocalypse or its aftermath. This Hollywood trend reflects mainstream society’s fascination with the end times and its correlation to religion.
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Phil Hotsenpiller is a teaching pastor at the Southern California megachurch, Yorba Linda Friends Church. He has long-studied eschatology and is a theological expert on biblical end times prophecy. In advance of the November 2009 release of the film “The Road,” Hotsenpiller created an in-depth study guide on the overarching themes of life, death, good and evil present in the film. He also led numerous screenings of and discussions about “The Road” for the faith community.
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By appointment
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In studio or via phone
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Hotsenpiller hosts an annual prophecy conference at his church, whereby educating audiences with biblical truth, he hopes to eliminate panic and fear that many people have about the end of the world.
Passionate about using creative, relevant methods to teach biblical end times’ prophecy, Hotsenpiller uses his theological knowledge to write the “Armageddon Now” graphic novels, an original, biblically-inspired series illustrated by acclaimed comic book artist Rob Liefeld.
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INTERVIEW
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To request an interview with Hotsenpiller, or for information on the “Armageddon Now” graphic novel series, please contact Jodi Phillip at 469.438.3729 or via e-mail at [email protected].
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