Why people recommend it
Let There Be Light is a graphic adaptation of the Book of Genesis by cartoonist and author Liana Finck that reimagines the traditional biblical narrative by featuring a female God. On July 18, 2024, in an episode of The Book Review titled 'Liana Finck Reimagines the Story of Genesis', host Gilbert Cruz discussed the graphic novel with its creator. Cruz introduced the cartoonist to listeners at the very start of their interview, explaining that the new book serves as a creative and subversive retelling of Genesis featuring a female deity. Cruz and Finck explored the themes of the adaptation, highlighting how the author utilized her distinct artistic style to reframe well-known foundational stories through an entirely different theological and visual perspective.
Who recommended it
- Gilbert Cruz Recommended
Gilbert Cruz — 2 mentions
“the cartoonist and author lyanna fin is here to talk about her new book let there be light an adaptation of the Book of Genesis starring a female God”
“and her new book is let there be light which is an adaptation of the Book of Genesis starring a female god”