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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

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Return of the Prodigal Son 1998, Continuum, New York, NY

ISBN-13: 9780826408709

Hardcover

 The Return of the Prodigal Son 1992, Doubleday Books, New York, NY

ISBN-13: 9780385418676

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Return of the Prodigal Son

1998, Hardcover

ISBN-13:

9780826408709

The Return of the Prodigal Son

1992, Hardcover

ISBN-13:

9780385418676

Books by Henri J M Nouwen

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ROBERT L

May 8, 2014

Excellent Interpretation of the scripture.

The book makes the scripture story come alive by depicting it through the eyes of a famous painter.

Sister Elizabeth Ann M

Aug 2, 2012

Henri Nouwen

Henri Nouwen is recognized by many as a profound author of religion and spirituality. The art work is beautiful and the questions profound.

With whom do you identify?

xenodad

Nov 19, 2009

Inspiring

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.

ghmus7

Dec 2, 2007

Truths from Rembrandt

This book, one of Fr. Nouwens' best, begins with an experience of an encounter - but an ecounter with a painting. Nouwen travells to Russia to see the painting, and manages to encounter it "in person". By allowing the beauty and truth of the painting to soak into his mind and heart, in the same way that a believer would employ an icon, Nouwen brings forth a treasure trove of piritual riches. A unique book, and one than will nourish your life.

Midknight7

Sep 29, 2007

Acceptance

An honest journey of Henri Nouwen to the heart of Father God. A challenge to get close to the heart of the Father.

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