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Henri Nouwen

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Dutch priest and writer (1932-1996)

NetherlandsReligious FiguresLived 1932 to 1996 · aged 64
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Henri Jozef Machiel Nouwen was a Dutch Catholic priest, professor, writer and theologian. His interests were rooted primarily in psychology, pastoral ministry, spirituality, social justice and community.

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Major seminary in RijsenburgMajor seminary in RijsenburgThe Menninger Clock TowerThe Menninger Clock TowerGeysteren, NL memorialGeysteren, NL memorial"Terugkeer van de Verloren Zoon" by Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn. Nouwen wrote a short book, The Return of the Prodigal Son, based on his contemplation of Rembrandt's painting of the same name."Terugkeer van de Verloren Zoon" by Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn. Nouwen wrote a short book, The Return of the Prodigal Son, based on his contemplation of Rembrandt's painting of the same name.

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1985Thomas Merton Award

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Henri Jozef Machiel Nouwen was a Dutch Catholic priest, professor, writer and theologian. His interests were rooted primarily in psychology, pastoral ministry, spirituality, social justice and community. Over the course of his life, Nouwen was heavily influenced by the work of Anton Boisen, Thomas Merton, Rembrandt, Vincent van Gogh, and Jean Vanier.

Country
Netherlands
Category
Religious Figures
Type
Religious Figure
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1932 to 1996 · aged 64
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20 languages

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