Opus Dei

The Truth About its Rituals, Secrets and Power

John L. Allen

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Allen Lane
03 July 2006

Religion & beliefs; Roman Catholicism, Roman Catholic Church

How true is Dan Brown's depiction of Opus Dei in The Da Vinci Code? John Allen finds out in this timely expose

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

By: John L. Allen
Imprint: Allen Lane
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 35mm
Weight: 500g
ISBN: 9780141024653
ISBN 10: 0141024658
Pages: 416
Publication Date: 03 July 2006
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

John L. Allen is the Vatican correspondent for the National Catholic Reporter and a Vatican analyst for CNN and National Public Radio. He has also reported for the BBC and appeared in both a Channel 4 TV programme and a BBC radio documentary on Opus Dei.

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The Truth About its Rituals, Secrets and Power

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