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 Prodical Restoration August 30, 2010
The book "The Prodigal God: Recovering the Heart of the Christian Faith" is excellent for the restoration of those who have lost their faith or to inforce the faith of those who are strong. It shows clear the forgiveness of God and the welcome back of those who have faltered. Charles E. Greer, Minister
 A Blessing August 30, 2010
Jennifer Roderick (POCATELLO, IDAHO, US)
The Prodigal God shows the awesome love of an extravagant God. This book is wonderful to read alone or use in a small bible study. My faith was strengthened by the message in this book. It was a much needed reminder of the power of God's love.
Articulate, Concise, and Thought Provoking August 18, 2010
Christopher Mclain (Waco, TX)
An articulate and concise book analyzing and applying the parable of Jesus popularly known as that of the Prodigal Son, recorded in Luke 15. Keller's analysis is impeccable, and the book is readable without sacrificing content. The story illustrates the two common life courses that individuals take, represented by the two sons. It describes how both paths leave one spiritually bankrupt and unfulfilled, and then goes on to communicate how joy and satisfaction is to be obtained in life, including the portrait of the "true" older brother. The Prodigal God will change the way you understand this story, shedding colors of light on your understanding of Jesus and his life that you never knew existed. Keller writes to everyone, Christians, skeptics, theologians, and all those in between. I found myself distracted as I read the 140 page book, thinking of all the friends, family, and acquaintances I wanted to give it to, all the while being pierced to the heart with the wisdom and power of the story.
Finding my way back to an honest faith August 6, 2010
J. Deeter (Rochester, New York)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
If you're lucky, once in a decade you'll come across a book which will challenge you to think differently, feel differently, and live differently. This book did all of that for me! Timothy Keller makes a passionate, yet intellectual case for rediscovering the famous parable which we all thought we knew already. In fact, as you'll find out, the story is so much more and is all about us.
After reading this book, I've had to reinterpret all I thought I knew about my faith, my relationships, what I thought of myself, and what I thought of others. More importantly, it "jump-started" my prayer life. Read. But, most importantly, after reading, (if you're like me) you might cry, think, and then pray (in a way that is entirely new)!
I will be recommending this book to all of my friends.
True To Its Subtitle July 27, 2010
Derek
True to its subtitle, in The Prodigal God Timothy Keller gets to the heart of the Christian faith, and "sees all the way to the bottom of the lake" of Jesus' teachings. Very insightful, speaking powerfully to inquirers of Christianity as well as to those believers (all of us) who need a refreshing look at the Person and teachings of our Lord.
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