Description
Miscellaneous Writings (1927-1974). Critical-Historical Edition (Paperback)
Book Summary
This volume brings together eleven short pieces that Saint Josemaría Escrivá prepared for publication over the course of nearly fifty years. The critical-historical edition offers the reader rigorous access to these texts, which include homilies on the Church and the priesthood, canonical-legal writings, articles, and interviews. An essential work for understanding the evolution of the thought of the founder of Opus Dei and delving into his spiritual and doctrinal legacy.
What is it about?
The book compiles eleven writings by Saint Josemaría Escrivá, dated between 1927 and 1974, which reflect his thought at different moments of his life. The work is structured around several thematic nuclei: three homilies focused on the Church and the priesthood; three canonical-legal writings, including the author's first publication in 1927; an article published in 1969; two interviews; and two articles dedicated to the Virgin of the Pillar. The critical-historical edition contextualizes each text, facilitating an understanding of its origin and meaning.
Main Topics
- The Church and the priesthood in the thought of Saint Josemaría
- Canonical-legal writings on the foundation and nature of Opus Dei
- Marian devotion, especially to the Virgin of the Pillar
- The spiritual message of the founder through interviews and articles
- The intellectual and doctrinal evolution of the author over five decades
Who is it recommended for?
It is aimed at scholars of the figure of Saint Josemaría Escrivá, researchers of Opus Dei, theologians, Church historians, and readers interested in contemporary Catholic thought. It will also be of interest to those who wish to know firsthand the less disseminated writings of the founder, beyond his main works.
What this book contributes
- Access to little-known texts by Saint Josemaría, edited with critical and historical rigor.
- Understanding of the evolution of his thought from 1927 to 1974.
- Contextualization of each writing, which allows for an appreciation of its relevance within the author's complete works.
- Reference material for the academic study of the spirituality and doctrine of Opus Dei.
Technical Data
- Author: Escrivá de Balaguer, Josemaría
- Publisher: Ediciones Rialp, S.A.
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: CHRISTIANITY
- Collection: JOSEMARIA ESCRIVA, COMPLETE WORKS.
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: September 2018
- Number of pages: 344
- Weight: 660 g
Editorial Assessment
This critical-historical edition constitutes a valuable tool for specialists and readers interested in the work of Saint Josemaría Escrivá. The selection of writings covers a broad period and shows lesser-known facets of its author, from his early legal works to his reflections on the Virgin of the Pillar. The documentary rigor and contextualization of each text facilitate an informed and profound reading, making this volume a reference within the Complete Works of the founder of Opus Dei.