About this title: Henri Nouwen considers the parable of the Prodigal Son, the painting by Rembrandt, and his own life journey, exploring themes of homecoming, affirmation, and reconciliation as well as those of loneliness, dejection, jealousy, and anger.
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Description: Published by Darton, Longman & Todd Ltd in 1994. Paperback. Number of pages: 160. Condition: Good. Used book but in Good Condition for sensible price. Illustrated. Spine creased. Shipped from UK. Delivery is usually 2-3 working days from order by Royal Mail, International Delivery is by Airmail. read more
Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Image
Date Published: 1994
ISBN-13:9780385473071ISBN:0385473079
Description: Very good. No dust jacket as issued. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 160 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. read more
Description: Acceptable. Average reading condition. There are portions of the book that are highlighted and have hand written notes. There is wear and tear present. This item was a donation to Goodwill of Greater Washington. Thank you for your purchase. Your order will be processed within 2 business days of receipt. read more
Description: Good. Cover has shelf wear. corners bent. tanning on edges., Used-Good. Sound Copy. Mild Reading Wear. Books uploaded via isbn and stock photos may be different than actual book. read more
Edition: NEW ED
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: DARTON, LONGMAN & TODD LTD Country = UNITED KINGDOM
Date Published: 1994
ISBN-13:9780232520781ISBN:023252078X
Description: BRAND NEW PAPERBACK. 160 pages. (160 pages) black and white illustrations edition new ed (Paperback) read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Image Books / Doubleday Publishing Group
Date Published: 1994-03-01
ISBN-13:9780385473071ISBN:0385473079
Description: Good. Paperback. General paperback wear, bends in spine, possible bends from reading on the cover, and may have a bookstore stamp inside cover. Quick response! read more
Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Image
Date Published: 1994
ISBN-13:9780385473071ISBN:0385473079
Description: Very good. No dust jacket as issued. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 160 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. very light shelfwear to cover, clean, crisp, unmarked, uncreased text, appears unread. read more
Edition: Reprint.
Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Image, New York
Date Published: 1994
ISBN-13:9780385473071ISBN:0385473079
Description: Very good. No dust jacket as issued. Very nice copy. Totally clean & unmarked inside. Covers & spine very clean with very light wear. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 160 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. read more
Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Image
Date Published: 1994
ISBN-13:9780385473071ISBN:0385473079
Description: Very good. No dust jacket as issued. VG+, pages are clean and bright; wraps are gently bumped at the fore edge. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 131 p. Audience: General/trade. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Image Books / Doubleday Publishing Group
Date Published: 1994-03-01
ISBN-13:9780385473071ISBN:0385473079
Description: Like New. Like new softcover in excellent condition, non-smoking home, clean text, binding tight, no writing, Christian business. read more
"Nouwen delves deep into the parable of the Prodigal Son, and into the painting by Rembrandt showing his return. Nouwen also reflects on how both have influenced his life, and how the painting and his meditations on it opened new inspirations for him.
My only complaint is the quality of the reproduction of Rembrandt's painting on the cover. It is too dark, and one of the figures is completely lost in the upper left corner in the dark. Nouwen refers to her in the book, and I had to find an online copy of the painting to see what he was talking about. But this complaint is minor--the book is absolutely inspiring in many ways."
"very well thought out treatise on God's parallel roles represented each of the three characters of the parable, the young son, the older son and the father. i'd never heard any analysis / sermon on the father in the story. quick read and quite interesting."
"This book pulls some very powerful universal lessons out of the parable of the prodigal son via the painting by Rembrandt of the same name. I loved how the author married art and religious thought. It was interesting. I liked the author's rambling train of thought as he discovered new aspects to the parable. I liked the progression to greater and greater truth. I didn't mind reading his Catholic "voice". Any Christian will benefit from this book. It is written without the cultural language of any one denomination. The ideas are golden."
"This is a wonderful book by a struggling wounded priest. It details our struggle to come home to the Father whether we are a wandering younger son or a bitter elder brother. It also includes guidance to become the father, a person who loves joyously no matter what. There is lots to think about and practice in this simple book."
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