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Eduardo Ortiz de Landázuri
Book Summary
This biography offers a comprehensive portrait of Eduardo Ortiz de Landázuri, an eminent Spanish physician whose life combined professional excellence with profound spirituality. The reader will discover the career trajectory of a professor of medicine who attended to over half a million patients, spearheaded the creation of the Faculty of Medicine and the University Clinic of Navarra, and lived out his Christian faith as a member of Opus Dei, seeing Christ in every patient. A work that shows how science and faith can converge in a life of dedicated service.
What is it about?
The book chronicles the life of Eduardo Ortiz de Landázuri from his beginnings as a medical student in Madrid, where he trained under the prestigious Dr. Carlos Jiménez Díaz. After several years of professional practice, he won a chair at the Faculty of Medicine in Granada, a city where he resided for twelve years. Subsequently, he moved to Pamplona, where he played a fundamental role in the development of the Faculty of Medicine and the University Clinic of Navarra. His reputation as an exceptional clinician transcended borders, attracting patients from all over Spain who traveled long distances to be treated by him. The work also delves into his spiritual dimension: his status as a member of Opus Dei, his love for God and his family, and his conviction to treat God in every patient. It is also mentioned that his Cause for Canonization was opened in 1998.
Main Themes
- Medical vocation and service to the sick through professional excellence.
- Integration of Christian faith and science in clinical practice.
- History of university medicine in Spain during the 20th century.
- The development of the Faculty of Medicine and the University Clinic of Navarra.
- The spirituality of Opus Dei applied to professional and family life.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at readers interested in biographies of relevant figures in the medical and spiritual spheres, especially those looking for examples of how to reconcile faith with a scientific profession. It will also be of interest to medical students and professionals, as well as those wishing to learn about the history of Opus Dei and its most prominent members. It is a suitable work for anyone who values stories of self-improvement, dedication, and service to others.
What this book offers
- An inspiring testimony of how the medical vocation can be lived as a path to holiness.
- A detailed vision of the life and work of a pioneer of university medicine in Spain.
- Concrete examples of leadership, dedication, and humanity in the treatment of patients.
- Historical and human context regarding the creation of one of the most prestigious healthcare institutions in the country.
- A reflection on the meaning of suffering and patient care from a Christian perspective.
Technical Specifications
- Author: Lozano Bartolozzi, Pedro
- Publisher: EDICIONES RIALP S.A.
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: BIOGRAPHY: RELIGIOUS AND SPIRITUAL
- Collection: BOOKS ON OPUS DEI
- Binding: Other
- Publication date: February 2020
- Number of pages: 342
- Weight: 457 g
Editorial Review
This biography constitutes a rigorous and well-documented portrait of a key figure in 20th-century Spanish medicine. The author manages to balance the exposition of Ortiz de Landázuri's professional achievements with his spiritual dimension, offering a work that can interest both those seeking an example of Christian life and those interested in the history of medicine. The narrative, based on concrete data such as the number of patients treated or his role in the founding of the University Clinic of Navarra, provides solidity to the account. It is a recommended read for those who wish to know the life of a doctor who made his profession a holistic service to the individual.