The Prodigal God: Recovering the Heart of the Christian Faith

Timothy Keller argues that Jesus' story of the Prodigal Son, though his best-known parable, is also his least understood. This short but powerful book reveals the full dimensions of this remarkable parable, showing how it testifies to God's reckless, extravagant love.

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In The Prodigal God, New York pastor Timothy Keller uses the story of the prodigal son to shine a light on the central, beautiful message of Jesus: the gospel of grace, hope and salvation. Keller argues that the parable of the prodigal son, while Jesus' best-known parable, is also his least understood. He introduces the reader to all the characters in this timeless story, showing that it concerns not just a wayward son, but also a judgemental older brother and, most importantly, a loving father.This short but powerful book is a reminder to the faithful, an explanation to the seeker, and finally an invitation to all - both older and younger brothers - to enter in to the 'unique, radical nature of the gospel': the reckless, spendthrift love of God.