Opus Dei: The Truth About its Rituals, Secrets and Power - Softcover

Allen, John L.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0141024658 ISBN 13: 9780141024653

Publisher: Penguin, 2006

Synopsis

Paperback. Pub Date: 2006 Pages: 416 Publisher: Penguin Opus Dei is one of the most talked about but least known RELIGIOUS organizations of our time for years no one has been allowed access to its secrets. Until now Here. Vatican insider John Allen uncovers its true nature. Granted unlimited access to those within its ranks. gaining a wealth of interviews with the heads of Opus Dei around the world. Allen finally separates the myths from the facts: the actual use of whips and the cilice ; the true extent of Opus Dei's funds; the identities of its influential members in politics. banking and high office; and how much power this shadowy group really has. Definitive. persuasive and absorbing '- Daily Telegraph. Focuses on some of the most controversial aspects of the organization. from its treatment of women to its recruitment and its money '- Independent. He reports on all asp...

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Allen weaves a complex picture -- The Daily Express

Definitive, persuasive and absorbing -- The Telegraph

Fascinating ... Allen sits Opus Dei down for a little talking to -- The Catholic Herald

This is an admirable book and should be the first stop for anyone interested in [Opus Dei] -- Peter Stanford, Sunday Times, October 16 2005

With John Allen's comprehensive account of the organisation, far more has been revealed than ever before. -- Catherine Pepinster, Independent, 30 September 2005

[A] deeply intriguing study ... John Allen's 388 pages are full of facts -- Christopher Howse, The Tablet

[A] fascinating study -- Belfast Telegraph

Synopsis:

Opus Dei is one of the most talked about but least known religious organizations of our time. For years no one has been allowed access to its secrets. Until now. Here, Vatican insider John Allen uncovers its true nature. Granted unlimited access to those within its ranks, gaining a wealth of interviews with the heads of Opus Dei around the world, Allen finally separates the myths from the facts: the actual use of whips and the cilice; the true extent of Opus Dei's funds; the identities of its influential members in politics, banking and high office; and how much power this shadowy group really has. Definitive, persuasive and absorbing' - "Daily Telegraph". Focuses on some of the most controversial aspects of the organization, from its treatment of women to its recruitment and its money' - "Independent". He reports on all aspects of the Opus Dei cult (including structure and finance, and the practice of mortifying the flesh with a cilice) and, most usefully, includes details of the bishops and personnel around the world who are Opus Dei clergy' - "New Statesman". An admirable book the first stop for anyone interested in [Opus Dei]' - "Sunday Times".

About this edition

• Publisher: Penguin
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0141024658
• ISBN 13: 9780141024653
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 416