Description
THE WAY (LITERARY EDITION)
Book Summary
This literary edition of The Way offers the original text by Saint Josemaría Escrivá de Balaguer, annotated and contextualized by philologist Fidel Sebastián Mediavilla. The work, a classic of 20th-century Christian spirituality, gathers in brief points the testimony of the preaching of the founder of Opus Dei. Its simple and direct style invites personal meditation and the search for God in daily life, making it an accessible tool for any reader interested in deepening their faith.
What is it about?
The Way is a collection of 999 maxims or points of meditation that emerged from the pastoral experience of Saint Josemaría Escrivá during the early years of Opus Dei. Each point addresses specific aspects of spiritual and moral life, from prayer and mortification to work and human relationships. The work does not follow a linear narrative structure, but rather offers a set of brief reflections that the reader can use as a guide for their personal prayer. This literary edition, overseen by a specialist in textual criticism, enriches the reading with an introduction that analyzes the content, style, and historical context of the work, as well as explanatory notes that facilitate understanding of the original text.
Main themes
- The search for God in ordinary life.
- Prayer as a personal dialogue with God.
- Work and daily obligations as a path to holiness.
- The virtue of mortification and sacrifice.
- Apostolate and the contagion of Christian enthusiasm.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at people of the Christian faith who are looking for a brief and profound text for meditation, as well as those interested in the spirituality of Opus Dei or 20th-century religious literature. It is also suitable for students of theology or philology who wish to access a critical and annotated edition of one of the most translated works in the Spanish language.
What this book offers
- A practical guide for personal meditation, with brief and direct points.
- Access to the original thought of Saint Josemaría Escrivá, enriched with philological and contextual notes.
- A tool for integrating faith into daily life, from work to personal relationships.
- A literary edition that facilitates understanding of the text and its historical relevance.
Technical specifications
- Author: ESCRIVA DE BALAGUER, JOSEMARIA
- Publisher: Ediciones Rialp, S.A.
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: CHRISTIAN SPIRITUALITY AND RELIGIOUS EXPERIENCE, SPIRITUALITY AND RELIGIOUS EXPERIENCE
- Collection: BOOKS BY JOSEMARIA ESCRIVA DE BALAGUER
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: September 2025
- Number of pages: 506
- Weight: 781 g
Editorial review
This literary edition of The Way stands out for the philological rigor of its preparation, which provides added value to those who are already familiar with the work or wish to study it in depth. The inclusion of notes and a contextual introduction allows the reader to appreciate the style and original intention of the author, without losing the essence of a book that has accompanied the prayer of millions of people. It is a recommended choice for both new readers and those looking for a reference edition.