The Return of the Prodigal Son

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A Story of Homecoming

By Henri J. M. Nouwen

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The Return of the Prodigal Son offers a profound meditation on the biblical parable, exploring themes of fatherhood, filial duty, sibling rivalry, and forgiveness. Henri J. M. Nouwen delves into the emotional and spiritual dimensions of the son's return, revealing deep insights into human relationships and divine compassion.
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Ideal for readers interested in Religion & Spirituality, particularly those seeking spiritual reflection and deeper understanding of Christian parables.

Inspired by Rembrandt's depiction of the gospel story, a Catholic priest reflects on homecoming, affirmation, reconciliation, and forgivness while probing the complexity of the father-son relationship.

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A meditation on the parable of the prodigal son's return—a powerful drama of fatherhood, filial duty, rivalry, and anger between brothers.

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New Oxford Review praises the book as "a beautiful book, as beautiful in the simple clarity of its wisdom as in the terrible beauty of the transformation to which it calls us."

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ISBN: 9780385473071

Publisher: Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 March 1994

Country: United States

Imprint: Bantam Doubleday Dell

Illustration: B&W PHOTOS THROUGHOUT

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 11.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 208.0mm

Weight: 153g

Pages: 160

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Henri J. M. Nouwen Non-Fiction Religion & Spirituality

About the Author

Henri J.M. Nouwen was born in the Netherlands, where he was ordained to the priesthood. He has taught at the University of Notre Dame, Yale Divinity School, and Harvard Divinity School. His works include Creative Ministry, The Wounded Healer, Reaching Out, In the Name of Jesus, and Beyond The Mirror. In 1986 he became the pastor of the L'Arche Daybreak community in Toronto, Canada.

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