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I had heard this book referenced in a sermon and then also saw it positively reviewed here, so I decided to give it a listen. It was a wonderfully written interpretation of the Biblical story of the prodigal son, explaining the faults of both sons. The message resonated with me, and I loved all the literary references as well. I‘ll need to research more books by this author.

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I used to listen to Tim Keller‘s sermons on the regular—he was thoughtful, insightful, and scholarly, and drew from a wide range of sources, from Christian thinkers like C.S. Lewis to contemporary novels & films. But this is the first of his books I‘ve read—I was prompted to pick it up because of his recent passing. I loved the first few sections—drawing from the parable of the Prodigal Son, Keller redefines the concepts of sin and “lostness.” ⤵️

In this time where it is sometimes very difficult to love my neighbors (political rants, ignorance, unkindness), Keller reminds me just how much God has given to love me... and them.

The Prodigal God was excellent, and it definitely brought to light some things in the parable commonly called "The Prodigal Son" that I had never considered. This book also reinforced some exciting aspects of the gospel and God's grace that, yes, I knew but the way they were presented was so exciting. It made me think about them anew and I look forward to recommending this book to new believers as well as life-long Christians.