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The Return of the Prodigal Son: A Story of Homecoming (Paperback)

by Henri J. M. Nouwen (Author) "Rembrandt was close to his death when he painted his Prodigal Son..." (more)
Key Phrases: been fattening, spiritual fatherhood, returning son, God's Kingdom, Kingdom of Heaven, Son of God (more...)
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The Return of the Prodigal Son: A Story of Homecoming is a spiritual adventure story. A chance encounter with a poster depicting a detail of Rembrandt's The Return of the Prodigal Son set in motion a chain of events that enabled Nouwen to redefine and claim his vocation late in his life. In this book, which interweaves elements of art history, memoir, Midrash, and self-help, Nouwen brings the parable to life with empathic analyses of each character. Nouwen's absorption in the story (and the painting) is so complete that the father's challenge to love the son, and the son's challenge to receive that love, become Nouwen's own. And Nouwen's writing is so clear and his tone is so appealingly frank and humble that readers--no matter how far from home--will find hope for themselves in the prodigal peace Nouwen ultimately achieves. --Michael Joseph Gross

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The beloved spiritual writer meditates on the parable of the prodigal son's return -- a powerful drama of fatherhood, filial duty, rivalry, and anger between brothers -- and its enduring lessons for Christianity.

Full-color photographs with gatefold.

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Product Details
  • Paperback: 160 pages
  • Publisher: Image Books / Doubleday Publishing Group (March 1, 1994)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0385473079
  • ISBN-13: 978-0385473071
  • Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.1 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
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