Full Description
Boundless Love provides a detailed survey of the scholarship on Luke 15:11-32, the parable of the Prodigal Son—arguably the best loved and most familiar of Jesus' parables. Readers will find key insights regarding the teachings of the parable from leading experts on the Gospels including William Barclay, Kenneth Bailey, Fred Craddock, Luke Timothy Johnson, Henri Nouwen, Pheme Perkins, and N.T. Wright.
Part I of this volume offers students of the Bible a firm grasp on the scholarly consensus regarding the parable's historical, literary, and theological contexts, as well as its wide-ranging applicability in today's world. Part II focuses on the exploration of the parable's potential contributions in discussions of reconciliation and draws on the insights of authors such as Annie Dillard, Sam Keen, Desmond Tutu, and Miroslav Volf. Boundless Love is thoroughly accessible and will appeal to both general readers and specialists.
Contents
Chapter 1 Foreword
Chapter 2 Preface
Chapter 3 Acknowledgments
Part 4 PART I
Chapter 5 Introduction
Chapter 6 Chapter 1: The Prodigal Son
Chapter 7 Chapter 2: The Compassionate Father
Chapter 8 Chapter 3: The Elder Son
Chapter 9 Chapter 4: The Interpretation of Luke 15:11-32 in Broad Outline
Part 10 PART II
Chapter 11 Introduction
Chapter 12 Chapter 5: The Prodigal Son and Reconciliation
Chapter 13 Chapter 6: The Compassionate Father and Reconciliation
Chapter 14 Chapter 7: The Elder Son and Reconciliation
Chapter 15 Conclusion
Chapter 16 Postscript
Chapter 17 Bibliography
Chapter 18 Index of Names
Chapter 19 About the Author
