Return of the Prodigal Son: A Story of Homecoming by Henri J.M. Nouwen (English)

Description: Return of the Prodigal Son by Henri J.M. Nouwen 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. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A meditation on the parable of the prodigal sons return-a powerful drama of fatherhood, filial duty, rivalry, and anger between brothers. Back Cover On the Road to Reconciliation A chance encounter with a reproduction of Rembrandts 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 Rembrandts depiction of the powerful Gospel story, Henri Nouwen probes the several movements of the parable: the younger sons return, the fathers restoration of sonship, the elder sons vengefulness, and the fathers compassion. In his reflection on Rembrandt in light of his own life journey, the author evokes the powerful drama of the parable in a rich, captivating 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. Author Biography Henri J. M. Nouwen (1932-1996) is the author of "Reaching Out", "The Wounded Healer", "Making All Things New", and many other spiritual classics. He taught psychology and pastoral theology at Notre Dame, Yale, and Harvard universities before becoming senior pastor of LArche Daybreak in Toronto, Canada, a community where men and women with intellectual disabilities and their assistants create a home for one another. Review "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 Review Quote " 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 Details ISBN0385473079 Author Henri J.M. Nouwen Short Title RETURN OF THE PRODIGAL SON Pages 160 Publisher Image Language English ISBN-10 0385473079 ISBN-13 9780385473071 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 248.482 Illustrations Yes Year 1994 Publication Date 1994-03-31 Imprint Bantam Doubleday Dell Subtitle A Story of Homecoming Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Birth 1932 Alternative 9781564556455 Death 1996 Residence -CN DOI 10.1604/9780385473071 Audience General/Trade We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:43657016;

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