The Prodigal is a very well written, modern day version of
one of the best stories told in scripture illustrating the love of God towards
His children. The authors take the story of a son who is loved, who travels
away from home, loses his way, and has a father who is waiting for his return.
The authors tell the story in a way to make it recognizable as the parable in
the Bible, but with enough liberties to bring the story to a situation that
could happen easily in today’s society.
Having attended a church similar to the one pastored by the
main character, there were many similarities to his personality in the
beginning that I have experienced personally. Many of us have witnessed the “fall”
of pastors who have been elevated to super-human status. The Prodigal tells a
story of what can happen when one of these pastors is forced to face his own
humanity and is forced to live out what he has been preaching. At the same time
he learns things about Christ and the love of a father he has never personally
experienced before.
I found The Prodigal a very enjoyable read and recommend it
for anyone who may be struggling in their faith after making choices that have
hurt themselves or others.
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