The Prodigal God

Recovering the Heart of the Christian Faith

By: Timothy Keller

Narrated by: Timothy Keller

The New York Times bestselling author of The Prodigal Prophet uncovers the essential message of Jesus, locked inside his most familiar parable.

Newsweek called renowned minister Timothy Keller "a C.S. Lewis for the twenty-first century" in a feature on his first book, The Reason for God. In that book, he offered a rational explanation of why we should believe in God. Now, in The Prodigal God, Keller takes his trademark intellectual approach to understanding Christianity and uses the parable of the prodigal son to reveal an unexpected message of hope and salvation.

Within that parable Jesus reveals God's prodigal grace toward both the irreligious and the moralistic. This book will challenge both the devout and skeptics to see Christianity in a whole new way.©2008 Timothy Keller; (P)2008 Penguin Audiobooks

Critic reviews

Praise for Timothy Keller and The Prodigal God

"Thrilling . . . Brilliant. Keller elegantly explains the goodness of God, redefining sin, lostness, grace, and salvation." —HeartsandMinds.com

"An amazing, thought-provoking, illuminating work." —Examiner.com

"The insights Tim Keller has about the two individuals in the story, and about the heart of God who loves them both, wrecked me afresh. Tim's thoughts deserve a hearing worldwide." —Bill Hybels, founding and senior pastor, Willow Creek Community Church

"Explain, explode, expose, explore—all of these Jesus did by telling the parable of the prodigal son. In this book, Timothy Keller shows us something of how this story actually reveals the heart of God, and, if we read it carefully, our own hearts. This brief exposition is unsettling and surprisingly satisfying. Like seeing something as your own home, or your own self, with new eyes. Enjoy and profit." —Mark Dever, senior pastor, Capitol Hill Baptist Church, Washington, D.C.

"When it comes to the gospel of Jesus Christ, Timothy Keller is simply brilliant." —Mark Driscoll, pastor, Mars Hill Church and president, Acts 29 Church Planting Network

"Keller will be remembered as a pioneer of the new urban Christians." —Christianity Today magazine

"I thank God for him." —Billy Graham

What a gracious God!

Keller explains 'prodigal' very well. I appreciated hearing again, of God's grace! Keller is a very proficient writer and explains biblical issues very well.

The Necessary Motivation for an Authentic Faith

Keller explains with solid scriptural reasoning why gratitude for unmerited grace is the only motivation that will produce authentic followers of Christ. A must read for all who consider themselves Christians or those who want a proper understanding of what genuine Christian faith entails.

Excellent for the recovering legality

What made the experience of listening to The Prodigal God the most enjoyable?

The content

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Prodigal God?

The equality of sin of the younger and older brother. Sin is sin.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Realizing I have been at some point in my life the younger and older brother.

Questions answered

This beautiful touching book answered many questions I didn't even know I had. Listening to it made me feel closer to God, very heart warming as if I can feel God's embrace with his arms over my shoulders. Thank you Keller for this beautiful book!

wow

I was enlightened by the depth of the prodigal son passage. The connections to present day were surprising!