The Return of the Prodigal Son

A Story of Homecoming

Henri J. M. Nouwen

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Bantam Doubleday Dell
01 March 1994

Christian spirituality & religious experience; Personal Christian testimony & inspirational works

A chance encounter with a reproduction of Rembrandt's The Return of the Prodigal Son catapulted Henri Nouwen on a long 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.

In seizing the inspiration that came to him through Rembrandt's depiction of the powerful Gospel story, Henri Nouwen probes the several movements of the parable- the younger son's return, the father's restoration of sonship, the elder son's vengefulness, and the father's compassion. In his reflection on Rembrandt in light of his own life journey, the author evokes a powerful drama of the parable in a rich, capativating way that is sure to reverberate in the hearts of readers. 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 the father and be loved as the son will be seen as the ultimate revelation of the parable known to Christians throughout time, and here represented with a vigor and power fresh for our times.

For all who ask, ""Where has my struggle led me?"" or for those ""on the road"" who have had the courage to embark on the journey but seek the illumination of a known way and safe passage, this work will inspire and guide each time it is read.

""The Return of the Prodigal Son is 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."" --New Oxford Review

By: Henri J. M. Nouwen
Imprint: Bantam Doubleday Dell
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: New edition
Dimensions: Height: 208mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 10mm
Weight: 153g
ISBN: 9780385473071
ISBN 10: 0385473079
Pages: 160
Publication Date: 01 March 1994
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

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.

Reviews for The Return of the Prodigal Son: A Story of Homecoming

"""The Return of the Prodigal Son is 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.”—New Oxford Review"