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The Return of the Prodigal Son Anniversary Edition

A Special Two-in-One Volume, including Home Tonight

A Special Two-in-One Volume, including Home Tonight

By Henri J. M. Nouwen

By Henri J. M. Nouwen

By Henri J. M. Nouwen

By Henri J. M. Nouwen

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Category: Religion

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Oct 04, 2016 | 336 Pages

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    About The Return of the Prodigal Son Anniversary Edition

    With a preface by James Martin, SJ. A specially-priced two-in-one omnibus gift edition of Henri Nouwen’s bestselling The Return of the Prodigal Son and it’s companion and prequel Home Tonight. 

    In seizing the inspiration that came to him through Rembrandt’s depiction of the powerful Gospel story “The Return of the Prodigal Son,” Henri Nouwen probes 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’s 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. Coupled with the lectures that inspired the book and originally collected in Home Tonight, this special 2-in-1 omnibus will be the definitive edition of the spiritual classic.

    About The Return of the Prodigal Son Anniversary Edition

    With a preface by James Martin, SJ. A specially-priced two-in-one omnibus gift edition of Henri Nouwen’s bestselling The Return of the Prodigal Son and it’s companion and prequel Home Tonight. 

    In seizing the inspiration that came to him through Rembrandt’s depiction of the powerful Gospel story “The Return of the Prodigal Son,” Henri Nouwen probes 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’s 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. Coupled with the lectures that inspired the book and originally collected in Home Tonight, this special 2-in-1 omnibus will be the definitive edition of the spiritual classic.

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    About Henri J. M. Nouwen

    HENRI NOUWEN was a Dutch-born Catholic priest, professor, and pastor, who gained international renown as the author of over 30 books on the spiritual life, including such classics as The Wounded Healer, The Inner Voice of Love, and The Return… More about Henri J. M. Nouwen

    About Henri J. M. Nouwen

    HENRI NOUWEN was a Dutch-born Catholic priest, professor, and pastor, who gained international renown as the author of over 30 books on the spiritual life, including such classics as The Wounded Healer, The Inner Voice of Love, and The Return… More about Henri J. M. Nouwen

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    Category: Religion

    Hardcover | $25.00
    Published by Convergent Books
    Oct 04, 2016 | 336 Pages | 5-5/8 x 8-1/4 | ISBN 9780804189286

    Category: Religion

    Ebook | $9.99
    Published by Convergent Books
    Oct 04, 2016 | 336 Pages | ISBN 9780451496041

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    “In your hands you have one of the greatest spiritual classics of our time, by one of the great spiritual masters of our time, as well as a way to reflect on it more at length. Let Nouwen’s wisdom speak to you now.” –James Martin, SJ, from the Foreword

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