Shadows of Power: Inside the Hidden World of Opus Dei

By Sky Adler

For nearly a century, Opus Dei has fascinated, unsettled, and inspired millions. To some, it is a beacon of lay spirituality, urging believers to find God in the midst of daily work and family life. To others, it is a controversial organization, accused of secrecy, political intrigue, and undue influence within the Catholic Church.

Shadows of Power: Inside the Hidden World of Opus Dei cuts through myth and conspiracy to tell the true story of one of the most debated Catholic institutions of the modern era. From its founding in 1928 Madrid by Josemar a Escriv , through the turbulence of the Spanish Civil War, its entanglement with Franco's technocrats, global expansion into universities and business schools, and into the controversies of the Da Vinci Code era, this book charts Opus Dei's journey with factual clarity and narrative drive.

Drawing on history, testimonies, media accounts, and the enduring witness of its spirituality, Shadows of Power situates Opus Dei within the larger story of Catholic renewal and global faith movements. It reveals an organization at once deeply spiritual and unavoidably enmeshed in questions of power, influence, and identity. For readers of religious history, investigative nonfiction, and anyone curious about the forces shaping faith in the modern world, this book offers a balanced, compelling, and definitive account.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1923593269
• ISBN13: 9781923593268
• Release Date: August 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 246 Pages
• Weight: 0.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"