{"product_id":"9788432152306","title":"Pedro Casciaro","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePedro Casciaro\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book chronicles the life of Pedro Casciaro, one of the first members of Opus Dei, who met and followed Saint Josemaría Escrivá from the beginnings of the Work. His biography, shaped by a family of republican ideology, unfolds against a backdrop of war, hunger, and persecution. The reader will find a testimony of fidelity, faith, and dedication amidst the historical challenges of 20th-century Spain. The work offers an intimate look at the origins of Opus Dei and the figure of its founder, through the personal experience of a direct witness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe biography of Pedro Casciaro traces his life from his youth, raised in a republican family, to his joining Opus Dei as one of Saint Josemaría's first followers. The account is set in the context of the Spanish Civil War and the postwar period, where Casciaro experienced hunger, persecution, and extreme hardship. Throughout its pages, his process of conversion, his personal relationship with the founder, and his commitment to spreading the message of Opus Dei are described. The work combines personal testimony with historical context, offering an intimate vision of the early years of the Work and of life of faith in times of adversity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBiography of Pedro Casciaro as one of the first members of Opus Dei.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePersonal and spiritual relationship with Saint Josemaría Escrivá.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical context of the Spanish Civil War and the postwar period.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTestimony of faith, fidelity, and perseverance in the midst of persecution and adversity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eOrigins and early development of Opus Dei.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is recommended for readers interested in biographies of 20th-century religious figures, especially those linked to Opus Dei and Saint Josemaría. It is also suitable for those looking for testimonies of faith and resilience in difficult historical contexts, as well as for scholars of the history of the Church in Spain and the movement founded by Saint Josemaría Escrivá.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA direct and personal testimony of the early years of Opus Dei, narrated by one of its protagonists.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA human and spiritual vision of the figure of Saint Josemaría Escrivá through the experience of a close follower.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed historical context on the Civil War and the postwar period in Spain, from the perspective of a believer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA story of fidelity and dedication that can inspire those looking for examples of practical faith in adverse circumstances.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fiol Mateos, Rafael\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e EDICIONES RIALP S.A.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e BIOGRAPHY: GENERAL, CHRISTIANITY\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e BOOKS ON OPUS DEI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Other\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate of publication:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 2020\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 320\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 393 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a biography that provides a valuable testimony about the origins of Opus Dei and the figure of Saint Josemaría, narrated from the personal experience of one of his first followers. The work is of interest both to those who wish to know the history of the Work from within and to readers attracted by accounts of faith and resistance in complex historical contexts. Its testimonial approach and historical rigor make it recommended reading for the general public or those interested in the subject.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EDICIONES RIALP, S.A.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53410020262235,"sku":"9788432152306","price":17.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978843215230.jpg?v=1781900556","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788432152306","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}