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.
Rev. Dr. Joel W. Huffstetler is Rector of St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Cleveland, Tennessee. Previously he served as Rector of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Canton, North Carolina and as Assistant to the Rector of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He holds degrees from Elon College and The School of Theology of The University of the South.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 ForewordChapter 2 PrefaceChapter 3 AcknowledgmentsPart 4 PART IChapter 5 IntroductionChapter 6 Chapter 1: The Prodigal SonChapter 7 Chapter 2: The Compassionate FatherChapter 8 Chapter 3: The Elder SonChapter 9 Chapter 4: The Interpretation of Luke 15:11-32 in Broad OutlinePart 10 PART IIChapter 11 IntroductionChapter 12 Chapter 5: The Prodigal Son and ReconciliationChapter 13 Chapter 6: The Compassionate Father and ReconciliationChapter 14 Chapter 7: The Elder Son and ReconciliationChapter 15 ConclusionChapter 16 PostscriptChapter 17 BibliographyChapter 18 Index of NamesChapter 19 About the Author