My rating: 5 stars / It was amazing
In honor of the 200th anniversary
of the First Vision, Andrew Knaupp and Sal Velluto, have created a
graphic novel adaption of Joseph Smith’s First Vision. “Pillar of Light”
teaches youth through a talented blend of imagery and words. Their goal
is to inspire young readers to build their testimonies of the Prophet
Joseph Smith and provide insights for receiving their own personal
revelation. Details from all four wondrous accounts written by Joseph
Smith as well as from those who heard him tell his firsthand experience
are captivatingly blended together.
My Review
Graphic novels are not my usual reading material, but both the content and the quality of artwork of Pillar of Light caught my attention. It tells of the miraculous vision where God the Father and Jesus Christ appeared to a young Joseph Smith, beginning the restoration of the fullness of the gospel. I appreciated the foreword by history professor Steven C. Harper and the way he makes Joseph's dilemma pertinent to young readers. The text combines elements from the various accounts to create a rich retelling. The dynamic artwork brings the setting and characters to life and uses symbolism to depict the intensity of Joseph's experience. I was also very interested in the content at the end, which includes an explanation of the source material, a page about Joseph's mother's near death experience which greatly influenced her religious feelings, and the making of a page from Pillar of Light which shows the author's and artist's process. This book is a wonderfully creative depiction and perfect for children and teens.
(I received a complimentary copy of the book; all opinions in this review are my own)
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