Pulp Fiction, Tarantino, and Scripture
I watched Pulp Fiction yet again last night. It is an entertaining flick with all the violence, twists, and stark surprises I've come to expect from a Tarantino movie. My favorite part continues to be when Jules goes off on a quasi biblical rant which is supposed to be "Ezekiel 25:17" and indeed it is a stunning speech for those who are unattuned to the scriptural reference.Personally, I have read Ezekiel so much that it rapidly approaches memorization. Though the reference isn't accurate I can certainly suspend belief long enough to thoroughly enjoy it in the movie.
"Ezekiel 25:17. "The path of the righteous man is beset on all sides by the inequities of the selfish and the tyranny of evil men. Blessed is he who, in the name of charity and good will, shepherds the weak through the valley of the darkness. For he is truly his brother's keeper and the finder of lost children. And I will strike down upon thee with great vengeance and furious anger those who attempt to poison and destroy my brothers. And you will know I am the Lord when I lay my vengeance upon you."
Jules Winnfield
Pulp Fiction
Portrayed by Samuel L Jackson
Misquotation by Quentin Tarantino