The return of the prodigal son : a story of homecoming

The story of two sons and their father

Prologue : encounter with a painting

Introduction : The Younger Son, the Elder Son, and the Father : Part I : The Younger Son : 1. Rembrandt and the Younger Son ; 2. The Young Son leaves ; 3. The Younger Son's return

Part II : The Elder Son : 4. Rembrandt and the Elder Son ; 5. The Elder Son leaves ; 6. The Elder Son's return

Part III : The Father : 7. Rembrandt and the Father ; 8. The Father welcomes home ; 9. The Father calls for a celebration

Conclusion : becoming the Father

Epilogue : living the painting

Notes

Acknowledgements