Opus Dei: The Truth about Its Rituals, Secrets and Power.
Language: English
Published by Penguin Books, London, 2006
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Paperback large trade, very good plus condition, minor edgewear. 403 pp. John Allen provides the first serious critical study of the highly secretive, controversial organization Opus Dei. he provides unique insight into the wild rumours surrounding it, and discloses its significant influence in the Vatican and the politics of the Catholic Church. Opus Dei (literally 'the work of God') is an international conservative association of Catholics who seek personal Christian perfection and strive to implement Christian ideals in their jobs and in society as a whole. Founded in Spain in 1928, it now has over 85,000 members worldwide. It has been accused of promoting a right-wing political agenda and of cultic practices, aggressive recruiting, brainwashing new recruits, and isolating members from their families. Its notoriety escalated with the rise of the bestselling populist novel 'The Da Vinci Code’, in which it plays an important sinister role (but gets many details about Opus Dei wrong). Granted unlimited access to the order, the author draws on a wealth of interviews with current members, as well as with highly critical ex-members. (First Penguin trade edition.). …
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- Title
- Opus Dei: The Truth about Its Rituals, Secrets and Power.
- Author
- Allen, John L.
- Publisher
- Penguin Books, London
- Publication year
- 2006
- Binding
- Soft cover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0141024658
- ISBN 13
- 9780141024653
- Edition
- 1st Penguin trade ed.
- Seller catalogs
- CHRISTIANITY
Opus Dei is one of the most talked about but least known religious organizations of our time. For years no one has been allowed access to its secrets.
Until now ...
Here, Vatican insider John Allen uncovers its true nature. Granted unlimited access to those within its ranks, gaining a wealth of interviews with the heads of Opus Dei around the world, Allen finally separates the myths from the facts: the actual use of whips and the cilice; the true extent of Opus Dei's funds; the identities of its influential members in politics, banking and high office; and how much power this shadowy group really has.
'Definitive, persuasive and absorbing' Daily Telegraph
'Focuses on some of the most controversial aspects of the organization, from its treatment of women to its recruitment and its money' Independent
'He reports on all aspects of the Opus Dei cult (including structure and finance, and the practice of mortifying the flesh with a cilice) ... and, most usefully, includes details of the bishops and personnel around the world who are Opus Dei clergy' New Statesman
'An admirable book ... the first stop for anyone interested in [Opus Dei]' Sunday Times
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