The Cartoon Gospel of John: A Serious Commentary with Visual Parables

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Summary: A Generational Thing
Review: I am of the generation that understands the cartoon in this book that features "who's on first" between Jesus and "Abbot Costello," so the notion of combining cartoons with scripture is somewhat problematic for me. And there's Jesus saying, "Hurry up guys, I'm sinking here! Ha! Made you look!" as he water skis behind a rowboat. And the ever-present tiny drawing of Eve with the caption "I'm waiting for Peter to try!" The colorful cartoons are a sharp contrast to the text on each facing page. And that may be the saving grace. We have cartoons to attract the current generation accompanied by well written historical background explaining the significance and motives of key characters and providing insight into Jesus' teachings with no "dumbing down." To those like me who may have doubts about this combination, I am pleased to say the drawings opposite reflections on the crucifixion and death of Jesus are appropriate and moving. No heckling Adam and Eve, no word balloons.