The News About Jesus and How He Saved the World

Morse’s second title in the Bible Beautiful series takes an inventive approach to the New Testament. Events in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus are recounted in “Good News Daily,” a fictionalized newspaper. Morse includes condensed tellings of the gospels, the acts and letters of the apostles, and the vision of John of Patmos, which are conveyed through abstract word-and- collage montages crafted from paper, fabric, ribbon, and other ephemera. Snappy headlines summarize pivotal events: “Trouble in Jerusalem” leads into an account from Matthew 26, in which “Jesus warned his disciples that his time on earth was coming to an end.” Morse’s frequently abstract compositions integrate rich patterns, contrasting colors, and moments that feel both stationary and fluid. While the newspaper concept is an effective organizational tool, it’s outshone by the alluring visuals, which provide an imagistic understanding of the layered stories. Ages 4–7. [em](Oct.) [/em]