The Return of the Prodigal Son examines the Lucan parable (Luke 15:11-32) from a perspective not usually shared, examining the story based upon traditions of the time, how the characters may be reflected in us as well as Rembrandt’s painting and background and how it was reflective of this story.
Part 1 of this series addresses the following:
Background of Rembrandt’s portrait and how aspects of his life were similar to this parable
Before the return, there was the departure
The nature of the prodigal son’s request and how it was viewed during that period
The prodigal’s need to leave for a distant country after receiving the things that he requested of his father
