A theological examination of the parable of the prodigal son, written by Daniel F. Brendle, a Lutheran minister. Brendle provides a detailed analysis of the story's characters, themes, and historical context, as well as practical applications for modern Christians. This book offers a fresh perspective on a well-known biblical passage and encourages readers to reflect on their own spiritual journey. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.