Description
DYA
Book Summary
This book offers a documented account of the genesis and development of the first corporate apostolic work of Opus Dei, known as DYA. Through its pages, the reader will discover how this pioneering initiative contributed to defining the foundational message of Saint Josemaría Escrivá and laid the groundwork for the rapid expansion of Opus Dei's activities across five continents. An essential work for understanding the origins of one of the most influential ecclesial realities of the 20th century.
What is it about?
The book meticulously reconstructs the history of the DYA academy and residence, created in Madrid in the 1930s. Based on historical sources and direct testimonies, the author narrates the initial challenges, the social and religious context of the era, and the spiritual impulse that led Saint Josemaría Escrivá to launch this project. The work explains how DYA became the seed of subsequent apostolic initiatives of Opus Dei, showing the evolution from a small seed to a movement of global reach. It analyzes both the organizational aspects and the spirit that inspired its first members, offering a comprehensive view of its impact.
Main Topics
- Origin and evolution of the first corporate work of Opus Dei.
- Historical and religious context of Spain in the 30s and 40s.
- The foundational charism of Saint Josemaría Escrivá applied to daily life.
- International expansion of Opus Dei's apostolic initiatives.
- Christian formation and apostolate in the university and professional spheres.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at readers interested in the history of the contemporary Church, the development of Opus Dei, and the figure of Saint Josemaría Escrivá. It will also be highly useful for researchers, historians, and anyone who wishes to understand how a local initiative can be transformed into a phenomenon of universal dimension, as well as for members and supporters of Opus Dei who want to delve into their historical roots.
What this book offers
- A detailed and rigorous analysis of the origins of Opus Dei based on primary sources.
- Understanding of the social and spiritual context that made the emergence of DYA possible.
- Keys to understanding the rapid expansion of the message of Opus Dei in the world.
- A human and spiritual vision of the first protagonists of this history.
- Reference material for scholars of 20th-century ecclesiastical history.
Technical Specifications
- Author: González Gullón, José Luis
- Publisher: Ediciones Rialp, S.A.
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: RELIGION: GENERAL
- Collection: BOOKS ABOUT OPUS DEI
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication Date: February 2016
- Number of pages: 576
- Weight: 920 g
Editorial Review
This is a reference work for those seeking an exhaustive and well-documented study on the beginnings of Opus Dei. The author's research sheds light on a key foundational period, combining historical rigor with an accessible narrative. Its length and level of detail make it an essential read for specialists and a reliable source for any reader interested in the history of the Church and its apostolic movements.