Description
Josemaría Escrivá in Logroño (1915 - 1925)
Book Summary
This work offers a detailed study of a brief but fundamental period in the life of Saint Josemaría Escrivá: his youth in Logroño, prior to entering the seminary. Through rigorous historical research, the author reconstructs the family, social, and spiritual context that shaped the vocation of the founder of Opus Dei. An essential book for those who wish to understand the human and spiritual roots of a key figure of the 20th century.
What is it about?
The book focuses on Josemaría Escrivá’s time in Logroño, from 1915 to 1925, a decisive period in his personal formation and the awakening of his vocation. Through documents, testimonies, and meticulous archival work, the author analyzes the young man’s family environment, his daily life, his studies, and the first manifestations of a spiritual restlessness that would lead him to the priesthood. It explores the influences he received, his friendships, and the events that forged his character and his early sensitivity toward the needs of others, offering an intimate and documented view of his youth before taking the step toward the seminary.
Main Topics
- Biography of Saint Josemaría Escrivá during his youth.
- Historical, social, and religious context of Logroño in the first quarter of the 20th century.
- Process of vocational and spiritual maturation prior to the seminary.
- Influence of the family and educational environment on the formation of his personality.
- Historical research based on primary documentary sources.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at readers interested in the biography of Saint Josemaría Escrivá and the history of Opus Dei, as well as researchers and scholars of contemporary spirituality. It will also be of great value to those who wish to know in depth the formative years of a relevant religious figure, from a rigorous and documented historical perspective.
What this book contributes
- A detailed and documented analysis of a little-known stage in the life of the founder of Opus Dei.
- Understanding of the human and spiritual context that preceded his priestly vocation.
- Access to primary historical sources that illuminate his youthful personality.
- A grounded vision of the roots of his spirituality and his future work.
Technical Details
- Author: Toldrá Parés, Jaime
- Publisher: Ediciones Rialp, S.A.
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: Biography: religious and spiritual
- Collection: Monografías del Instituto Histórico José
- Binding: Paperback
- Number of pages: 352
- Weight: 620 g
Editorial Review
This is a work of rigorous historical research that sheds light on an essential formative period in the life of Saint Josemaría Escrivá. Its documentary approach and detailed contextualization make it a reference for specialists and for any reader interested in understanding the human roots of a highly influential spiritual figure. A book that brings depth and nuance to a biography often treated in a more general way.