Miracle Man - by John Hendrix (Hardcover)

About the Book

"Focuses on the Biblical accounts of miracles performed by Jesus and concludes with the Crucifixion and the Resurrection. [Includes an] author's note and a list of Biblical passages"--

Book Synopsis

Explore the miracles of Jesus in this stunning picture book from award-winning author and illustrator John Hendrix. In this moving interpretation of the life and ministry of Jesus, John Hendrix brings to life the Biblical accounts of Jesus's miracles, crucifixion, and resurrection. From the feeding of the five thousand to walking on water, this is a story of faith told through Jesus's miraculous deeds.

In this beautiful edition, Hendrix brings his signature style--interweaving hand-lettering with original illustrations--to create an approach that readers of all Christian denominations will find both extraordinary and inspirational.

"These miracles give Hendrix the opportunity to showcase his inventive artwork, which forms letters from birds and butterflies and uses strong graphic elements to capture the wonder of Jesus' life . . . Visually exciting and fresh." --Booklist

Review Quotes

"...Hendrix eloquently conveys the life-changing power of faith in this distinctive snapshot of the life and teachings of Jesus, providing an appealing introduction to more complete collections of Bible stories."-- "School Library Journal"

"...Hendrix enhances pivotal moments through his customary use of bold, hand-lettered text, giving dramatic visual power to the godly force behind Jesus' words...an emotional and approachable account of the gospel that should have broad Christian appeal."-- "Publisher's Weekly"

"...These miracles give Hendrix the opportunity to showcase his inventive artwork, which forms letters from birds and butterflies and uses strong graphic elements to capture the wonder of Jesus' life... a visually exciting and fresh take on the age-old story"-- "Booklist"

"Hendrix's retelling of the three years of Jesus' public ministry is clearly an authentic labor of love from the pen and brush of a true believer..."-- "Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books"

"When he speaks, his words burst into teeming flights of butterflies, lightning bolts, monumental wood and stone letters, or page-filling arrays of exclamatory display type... Brief of text but memorably illustrated."-- "Kirkus"

About the Author

John Hendrix is a New York Times bestselling author and illustrator whose work blends words and images to bring history, storytelling, and big ideas vividly to life. His books include The Mythmakers: The Remarkable Fellowship of C. S. Lewis & J. R. R. Tolkien, an Eisner Award-nominated graphic novel named a Best Children's Book of 2024 by The New York Times; The Faithful Spy: Dietrich Bonhoeffer and the Plot to Kill Hitler, an NPR Best Book; Drawing Is Magic: Discovering Yourself in a Sketchbook; and The Holy Ghost: A Spirited Comic, among others.

In addition to his books, Hendrix's award-winning illustrations have appeared on book jackets and in major publications, including The New York Times, The New Yorker, Rolling Stone, and National Geographic. Hendrix is the Kenneth E. Hudson Professor of Art and the founding chair of the MFA in Illustration and Visual Culture program at the Sam Fox School of Design and Visual Arts at Washington University in St. Louis.