{"product_id":"9788418886218","title":"A kingdom for windmills","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Kingdom for Molinos\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the near future, the Catholic Church suffers a profound crisis marked by attacks, desecrations, and a lack of freedoms. In this oppressive context, Santiago, a leukemia patient inspired by the writings of a missionary, proclaims himself king of Molinos del Río, an old industrial town in southern Spain. Together with his best friend and a small group of followers, he attempts to build a new society based on freedom, personal dignity, and the principles of the Gospel. This speculative fiction novel explores the limits of faith and resistance in an increasingly controlled world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story takes place in the year 2031, in a Spain where the Catholic Church is unable to face serious problems: a lack of vocations, closure of temples, attacks, desecrations, and harassment of the faithful. The authorities do not guarantee safety or religious freedom, while society is subjected to unprecedented control and regulation. In this climate of hopelessness, Santiago, a man suffering from leukemia, finds inspiration in the writings of a missionary who disappeared during the Guatemalan Civil War. He then decides to proclaim himself king of Molinos del Río, an industrial town in southern Spain. With the help of his best friend and a small group of followers, Santiago sets out to build a new social organization that contrasts with the oppressive system, founded on freedom, the recognition of personal dignity, and the principles of the Gospel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eInstitutional crisis of the Catholic Church in a dystopian future.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eReligious freedom and persecution of believers in a hyper-regulated society.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction of a utopian community based on evangelical values.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePersonal and collective resistance against state and social oppression.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe influence of missionary spirituality in contexts of conflict.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at readers interested in speculative fiction with a religious background, especially those looking for novels that address the crisis of the Catholic Church from a critical and hopeful perspective. It will also appeal to those who enjoy stories about utopian communities, civil resistance, and the transformative power of faith in adverse contexts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA profound reflection on religious freedom and human dignity in a dystopian world.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA plot that combines social criticism with elements of utopia and spirituality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA protagonist who faces his own illness while trying to change his environment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA hopeful vision regarding the possibility of building social alternatives from Christian principles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Almela Albaladejo, Pedro Antonio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e PUNTO ROJO EDITORIAL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Religion and beliefs, Religion: general, Christian churches and denominations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e PUNTO ROJO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 2022\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 196\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 248 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Assessment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA novel that bravely addresses complex themes such as the ecclesial crisis, religious freedom, and civil resistance within a futuristic fiction framework. The proposal to build a new society from evangelical values offers a hopeful counterpoint to the presented dystopia. Recommended for readers looking for a reflective narrative committed to current questions about faith, power, and community.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PUNTO ROJO EDITORIAL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53406854381915,"sku":"9788418886218","price":14.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841888621.jpg?v=1781842470","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788418886218","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}