Renegade : Martin Luther, the graphic biography

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Title:

Renegade : Martin Luther, the graphic biography

Author:

Palmerino, Dacia, author.

ISBN:

9780874862072

Physical Description:

155 pages : color illustrations ; 31 cm

General Note:

"Based on the German edition, Martin Luther, published by Edition Faust in 2016, translated from the Italian by Nicoletta Giacon"--Title page verso.

Contents:

In dark times -- The lightning bolt -- The monk in Rome -- The freedom of faith -- Money in the coffers -- Face to face with the emperor -- In hiding -- The morning star of Wittenberg -- "Their blood is on my hands" -- A beggar's farewell -- Epilogue: Augsburg, 1555 -- Cast of characters.

Personal Subject:

Luther, Martin, 1483-1546-Comic books, strips, etc.

Subject Term:

Reformation -- Germany -- Biography -- Comic books, strips, etc.

Genre:

Graphic novels.

Biographies

Nonfiction comics

Added Author:

Grosso Ciponte, Andrea

Parker, Michael G.,

Summary:

The life of reformer Martin Luther in graphic novel format. Five hundred years ago a brash young monk single-handedly confronted the most powerful institutions of his day. His bold stand sparked the Protestant Reformation and marked one of the great turning points in history --

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The life of reformer Martin Luther in the graphic novel format

Gold Medal Winner, 2018 IPPY Book of the Year Award, Independent Publishers
Gold Medal Winner, 2017 Indies Awards, Foreword Reviews Magazine

Intriguing and informative." --Library Journal, Starred Review

Five hundred years ago a brash young monk single-handedly confronted the most powerful institutions of his day. His bold stand sparked the Protestant Reformation and marked one of the great turning points in history.

Martin Luther, a spiritual and historical giant, is loved and hated to this day--and for good reason. The anniversary of the revolution he helped start has produced a spate of doorstop-sized biographies. Luckily, today there exists a more accessible format that does justice to such a colorful, complex character and his tumultuous life and times - the graphic novel.

In a world of grinding poverty, plague, and religious superstitions, a child of laborers distinguishes himself at university - until a lightning-bolt conversion lands him in a monastery. There his personal battles with disillusionment and doubt culminate in a cry for freedom. The rest is the stuff of history and legend: Luther's revolt against Rome with the nailing of ninety-five theses to the church door in Wittenberg; his time spent incognito at Wartburg Castle, where he famously throws an inkpot at the devil; his seditious translation and publication of the Bible in the language of the people; his scandalous marriage to former nun Katharina von Bora; and, in later years, his ugly tirades against peasants, Anabaptists, and Jews.

Each chapter of Luther's life comes vividly to life thanks to cutting-edge graphic techniques, meticulous historical research, and compelling writing. This could be the biggest breakthrough for Martin Luther since the Gutenberg press.

With its splendid color and unvarnished narrative, this is surely the most successful graphic biography ever. --Georg Howahl, WAZ

Reviews (2)

School Library Journal Review

Gr 10 Up-It's been 500 years since Martin Luther wrote his 95 theses and changed the course of Christianity and history. This illuminating graphic novel traces Luther's education with the Catholic Church and the intricate thought processes that led to his great epiphany. Dark, violent imagery depicts a world where religion is characterized by brutal judgment and the only way to access a remote God is through money-grubbing priests. Luther saw this hypocrisy every day-how can worshippers practice their faith if the consequences of sin can be wiped away with earthly money? Through years of intense study, Luther realized that faith, not merely good works or purchasing a way out of hell, is central to Christianity. He strove to make the Bible accessible to the masses, creating a shockwave across the continent. Despite his ferocious battles with the Catholic Church and most of Europe's ruling class, Luther spent the rest of his life making reformations, forming the basis for all Protestant denominations and sects that exist today. Though somewhat didactic, Palmerino's text paints a clear chronological picture of how events may have transpired-but the art is what will pull in readers. At times it's rough and jagged, at others dreamlike with biblical imagery floating around and intertwining with the dark age environment. VERDICT A great addition to graphic novel collections. Protestantism unfolds with a compelling style that any history lover will enjoy.-Michael Marie Jacobs, Darlington School, GA © Copyright 2017. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

Library Journal Review

German theologian Martin Luther (1483-1546), driven by a deep-seated and ambitious craving to know God boldly, ventured into a dark, superstitious, and troubled world to speak his truths. Bringing scholarship and discipline to the theological arena, he helped construct the foundation upon which Protestantism was established, starting with the publication of the Ninety-five Thesis. By doing so, he precipitated the Protestant Reformation, one of the largest religious movements in history. His noble and courageous story tells how one focused individual, standing against a massive institution, can make a critical and astonishing difference. Verdict Longtime Italian collaborators Ciponte and Palmerino present their first work in English with this earnest take on Luther's life, wonderfully rendered through paintings and collages that dip into the biography at critical moments. YA and adult readers alike will find this work intriguing and informative.-Russell Miller, Prescott P.L., AZ © Copyright 2017. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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