{"product_id":"9788432152146","title":"Chronology of Josemaría Escrivá de Balaguer","description":"\u003ch2\u003eChronology of Josemaría Escrivá de Balaguer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work offers an exhaustive and detailed journey through the life of Saint Josemaría Escrivá, from his arrival in Madrid in 1927 to the development of his intense pastoral work. Through a rigorous day-by-day chronology, the reader can learn about the events, people, and places that shaped his existence and the founding of Opus Dei. It is an essential study for those seeking a profound and documented approach to one of the most relevant figures of the Catholic Church in the 20th century, facilitated by a team of renowned editors and historians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book meticulously reconstructs the biography of Saint Josemaría Escrivá, structuring his life into a chronological sequence of events. It begins with his arrival in Madrid in 1927, a key moment that precedes the founding of Opus Dei in 1928. From there, the narrative unfolds event by event, showing how in less than a decade he became a priest of great influence in the ecclesiastical and university circles of the Spanish capital.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work is not limited to major milestones, but breaks down the founder's daily life: the events that wove his life together, the people he interacted with (both frequently and sporadically), the places he inhabited, and the multiple occupations he undertook in service to others. The goal is to provide a tool that allows for a greater understanding of his personality, his evangelizing work, and the expansion of the Christian message of the Work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFounding and initial development of Opus Dei.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLife and work of Saint Josemaría Escrivá as a central figure of 20th-century Catholicism.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical, ecclesiastical, and university context of Spain in the 1920s, 30s, and beyond.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePersonal relationships and networks of contact of the founder with various personalities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePastoral and spiritual activity of a priest dedicated to the extension of the Christian message.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is aimed at historians, researchers, and scholars of contemporary Church history, as well as all those interested in the figure of Saint Josemaría Escrivá and Opus Dei. It will also be of great value to readers looking for a rigorous and detailed reference source, beyond conventional biographies, to understand the context and evolution of one of the most influential Catholic institutions of the last century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book provides\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn exhaustive and orderly vision of the founder's life, facilitating the consultation of specific dates and events.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA detailed analysis of the social, university, and ecclesiastical context in which Opus Dei was conceived and developed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe documentary rigor of a team of specialists, allowing for a truthful and well-founded approach to the biography of Saint Josemaría.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn indispensable reference tool for any academic  or personal study on the figure and his legacy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Data\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Martínez Sánchez, Santiago; Alva, Inmaculada; Coma, M.ª Jesús; González Gullón, José Luis; Zafra Molina,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: EDICIONES RIALP S.A.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: BIOGRAPHY: GENERAL, CHRISTIAN LIFE AND PRACTICE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: BOOKS ON OPUS DEI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Other\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: February 2020\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 748\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 1178 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Assessment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a first-rate reference work for the biographical study of Saint Josemaría Escrivá. Its chronological approach and the rigor of its editors make it a reliable and complete source, ideal for those who need a detailed and documented knowledge of his life and work. It is, without a doubt, a valuable acquisition for libraries of study centers, historians, and all those interested in the history of the contemporary Church from an academic perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EDICIONES RIALP, S.A.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53410020295003,"sku":"9788432152146","price":29.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978843215214.jpg?v=1781900559","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788432152146","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}