Opus Dei
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Opus Dei

The Secrets and Scandals of an Influential Organisation

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  3. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Opus Dei

The Secrets and Scandals of an Influential Organisation

About this book

Keen to learn but short on time? Get to grips with the history of Opus Dei in next to no time with this concise guide. 50Minutes.com provides a clear and engaging analysis of Opus Dei. Founded with the mission of promoting Christian values in secular life, Opus Dei began to adopt an increasingly radical viewpoint as the Church tentatively modernised its practices after the Second Vatican Council. Still in existence today and comprising nearly 100 000 members, Opus Dei remains shrouded in mystery and scandal, particularly regarding some of its more controversial practices and the rumours provoked by popular culture. In just 50 minutes you will:
•Learn Opus Dei's complete history, including its unlikely survival following the exile of its founder from Spain
•Understand the organisation's rise to prominence after finding favour with John Paul II and taking a firm traditionalist stance against innovation in the Church following the Second Vatican Council
•Discover the secrecy and scandal surrounding Opus Dei and its controversial practices, including mortification ABOUT 50MINUTES.COM | History & Culture
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Table of contents

  1. The secrets of Opus Dei
  2. Opus Dei throughout history
  3. Most prominent members
  4. Aims and functions of Opus Dei
  5. Controversies
  6. Summary
  7. Find out more