An Inside Look at the Secretive Catholic Organization Made Famous by The Da Vinci CodeIs Opus Dei a spiritual institute dedicated to preserving Catholic orthodoxy in the face of modernist assault? Or is it an independent society; a "church within the Church;" promoting its own allegiances and preserving an antiquated set of spiritual and penitential practices?This small organization wields enormous power within the Catholic Church. Due to its status as a "personal prelature" of the pope; it operates independently of local Church authority. The influence of Opus Dei has only grown since this book first appeared.Opus Dei's founder; St. JosemarÃa Escrivá; was beatified and canonized over the vehement objections of many in the Catholic Church.Powerful members of the Vatican hierarchy; including the pope's own spokesman; are members.The bestselling novel The Da Vinci Code has made millions aware of Opus Dei.This classic investigation is needed now more than ever. It tells the real story of this mysterious organization -- a probing but balanced examination of the organization; its charismatic founder; its practices; and its effect upon the Catholic Church at large.
#2138854 in Books Henry Kamen 2008-12-02 2008-12-02Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.00 x 1.01 x 6.00l; 1.36 #File Name: 0060730870544 pagesThe Disinherited Exile and the Making of Spanish Culture 1492 1975
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful. Refreshingly clearBy CustomerI am a fan of Amerigo Castro's The Spaniards; which heavily influened my understanding of the people whith whom I have spent much of my life as an importer and Spain enthusiast.This book has a new; but complementary thesis which I found very enlightening. He is invaluable in his discussion of the relationships of Islam; Judaism and their interaction the Christians; and also fills out the Civil War which is usually so distorted by Romantics.It is a detailed book; and some of his lists and cameos of the disinherited exiles are both enlightening and too exhaustive for any one but a serious scholar.A must read book if you want to understand Spain and her people; ans therefore put aside the shallow sterotypes promoted by the culture we live in.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Ana rosalesReally good book! A great perspective of Spain history I would really recommend1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Follow up on trip to SpainBy George B. McguginA very informative work authored by a very knowledgable scholar. The complex history of Spain is brought into clear focus by this book.
