The Prodigal God: Recovering the heart of the Christian faith - Softcover

Keller, Timothy

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0340979984 ISBN 13: 9780340979983

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton, 2009

Synopsis

Reader reviews

'A fresh perspective that will transform how you see the gospel!'

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'Sometimes God has a way to show us ourselves in the mirror and through this book, that's what He did!.'

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An inspiring book for faithful believers and curious outsiders to come to a new and totally life-changing understanding of the central message of the Christian faith.

In The Prodigal God, 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.

'A fine exposition of the heart of the Christian faith... much needed at the present time' - Evangelical Now

About this title

About the Author

Timothy Keller was born in Pennsylvania and educated at Bucknell University, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, and Westminster Theological Seminary. He became a Christian at university, was ordained by the Presbyterian Church in America and worked as a pastor for nine years.

He was asked to start Redeemer Presbyterian Church in Manhattan in 1989, and under his leadership the church's congregation experienced unprecedented growth from 50 to 5,000 members. His target audience consisted mainly of urban professionals, whom he believed exhibit disproportionate influence over the culture and its ideas.

The 'Influentials' Issue of New York Magazine featured Dr Keller as "the most successful Christian evangelist in the city by recognizing that young professionals and artists are 'disproportionately influential' in creating the country's culture and that you have to meet this coveted demographic on its own terms."

Timothy Keller is renowned for his clear, reasoned approach to Christian apologetics and his book THE REASON FOR GOD: BELIEF IN AN AGE OF SCEPTICISM was named Book of the Year for 2008 by World Magazine.

Timothy Keller died in May 2023. His wife Kathy and sons live in New York City.

Edition details

• Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0340979984
• ISBN 13: 9780340979983
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 160