Theological Musings in Comic-Form
John Hendrix understands that religious doctrine and commentary can be difficult to digest- and that it can come across as, in his own words, “holier than thou.” Hendrix seeks to change things with his graphic novel, The Holy Ghost. Maintaining a spirit of lightness and humor, Hendrix brings readers through the spiritual ponderings of a friendly ghost, an unbelieving squirrel, and a fundamentalist badger, tackling difficult theological questions in 128 brightly colored pages. Funny, thought-provoking, and just the right amount of irreverent, Hendrix invites readers to face their faith questions with gentleness and humility. Readers are sure to have an experience equal parts comforting and reflective along the way.
John Hendrix is a New York Times Bestselling author and illustrator, and a Professor of Art at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. He previously taught at Parsons School of Design in New York and worked for the New York Times as an Assistant Art Director. He is the author of several graphic novels, including Miracle Man: The Story of Jesus and John Brown: His Fight for Freedom. In 2018, Hendrix won a Gold Medal from the Society of Illustrators for his book The Faithful Spy: Dietrich Bonhoeffer and the Plot to Kill Hitler.
Reviews and endorsements of the publication include:
“John Hendrix makes a great case that the Holy Ghost is still worth your time. In his winsome new graphic novel,‘The Holy Ghost,’introduces us to a spirit who is charming, approachable and insightful…he does for this underrated part of the Godhead what Charles M. Schulz did for beagles.”
-St. Louis Public Radio
“Cartoonist Hendrix’s first collection is an amusing and sensitive exploration of Christian belief…In a masterful avoidance of treacle, Hendrix probes tender ideas like seeing God in emptiness and ugliness, the challenge of loving the outsider, and cosmic insignificance…Hendrix portrays a surprising range of emotions with his simple character drawings…The handwritten text adds a charming earnestness…It’s a delightful trove that’ll provoke reflection and grins.”
– Publishers Weekly
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