| The Return of the Prodigal Son: A Story of Homecoming Contributor(s): Nouwen, Henri J. M. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0385473079 ISBN-13: 9780385473071 Publisher: Image OUR PRICE: $15.30 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 1994 Annotation: 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. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Christian Ministry - Discipleship - Religion | Christian Living - Inspirational - Religion | Christianity - Catholic |
| Dewey: 248.482 |
| LCCN: 93033836 |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 5.4" W x 8.1" (0.32 lbs) 160 pages |
| Themes: - Theometrics - Catholic - Theometrics - Mainline - Religious Orientation - Catholic |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: With over a million copies sold, this classic work is essential reading for all who ask, "Where has my struggle led me?" A chance encounter with a reproduction of Rembrandt's The Return of the Prodigal Son catapulted Henri Nouwen on an unforgettable spiritual adventure. Here he shares the deeply personal and resonant meditation that led him to discover the place within where God has chosen to dwell. As Nouwen reflects on Rembrandt's painting in light of his own life journey, he evokes a powerful drama of the classic parable in a rich, captivating way that is sure to reverberate in the hearts of readers. Nouwen probes the several movements of the parable: the younger son's return, the father's restoration of sonship, the elder son's resentfulness, and the father's compassion. The themes of homecoming, affirmation, and reconciliation will be newly discovered by all who have known loneliness, dejection, jealousy, or anger. The challenge to love as God loves, and to be loved as God's beloved, will be seen as the ultimate revelation of the parable known to Christians throughout time, and is here represented with a vigor and power fresh for our times. |