Opus Dei as divine revelation: Historical Documentation

Opus Dei: Critical Studies - Theology, History, and Spiritual Abuse in the Catholic Church - is a multi-volume project that examines Opus Dei from multiple perspectives. Combining rigorous theological analysis, carefully curated historical documents, and critical reflection on patterns of spiritual abuse, the series provides the most comprehensive English-language resource on Opus Dei available today. Volume II: Historical Documentation This volume presents a carefully curated selection of primary sources that illuminate Opus Dei's institutional and political trajectory, including: - The first Regulation of Opus Dei, 1941. - Letters from Escrivá to General Franco. - Documents about the Notifications received from the Holy See, 1965. - A document concerning Escrivá's absent will. - Records of the lawsuit filed by Opus Dei against Opuslibros.org in 2011 following the publication of internal governing texts. - Materials related to Escrivá's request to be appointed bishop. Together, these documents provide a unique window into the organization's strategies, theological claims, and entanglements with political power, making it an indispensable resource for scholars, theologians, and readers seeking a deeper understanding of Catholic doctrine and the dynamics of ecclesial authority.

Pagina's: 323, Paperback, Independently published