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La Decalogía #1
Cyclus Apocalypticus. Historia de la era del Apocalipsis (La decalogía)
¿Quién es el Anticristo?
¿Qué es la Gran Apostasía?
¿Qué es la Abominación de la Desolación?
Cyclvs Apocalipticvs es una fascinante novela de ciencia ficción que arranca con una turbadora intriga política que, poco a poco, se va transformando en la descripción de una nueva utopía religiosa. Una inquietante trama en la que se recrea la toma del poder político por parte del Anticristo, la persecución de la Iglesia, el encarcelamiento del Santo Padre, la prisión del colegio cardenalicio, la profanación ritual del Vaticano y, finalmente, la extensión de una nueva revolución religiosa por todo el mundo con el triunfo de la Gran Apostasía.
Existen numerosas novelas sobre el fin del mundo, pero esta resulta excepcional por el hecho de haber sido escrita por un gran teólogo y uno de los mayores especialistas en el demonio de la Iglesia Católica.
¿Qué es la Gran Apostasía?
¿Qué es la Abominación de la Desolación?
Cyclvs Apocalipticvs es una fascinante novela de ciencia ficción que arranca con una turbadora intriga política que, poco a poco, se va transformando en la descripción de una nueva utopía religiosa. Una inquietante trama en la que se recrea la toma del poder político por parte del Anticristo, la persecución de la Iglesia, el encarcelamiento del Santo Padre, la prisión del colegio cardenalicio, la profanación ritual del Vaticano y, finalmente, la extensión de una nueva revolución religiosa por todo el mundo con el triunfo de la Gran Apostasía.
Existen numerosas novelas sobre el fin del mundo, pero esta resulta excepcional por el hecho de haber sido escrita por un gran teólogo y uno de los mayores especialistas en el demonio de la Iglesia Católica.
346 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2005
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About the author
José Antonio Fortea
38 books71 followersA priest and theologian who specializes in demonology. He studied theology for the priesthood at the University of Navarra.
His father was a businessman and did not expect him to become a priest, but to take charge of the family business since he was his only son. Father Fortea acknowledges that up until his adolescence, religion lacked importance for him and that the concept of sin seemed to be an anachronism. He valued the Church on the same level of Greek Mythology. During that period of time, he had in mind to pursue studies in Law School. However, when he turned 15 years old, his perspective had a radical change and, in his own words, he understood that “he was a sinner and that the Church was the truth.” He attributed this change to a grace from God. The same year, he finds himself considering the possibility of becoming a priest. After looking for guidance into this new path, he took the advice of a priest who told him to join the seminary, just to rule out any doubt. Upon entering the seminary, he clearly understood that the priesthood was his calling. He then got a bachelor’s degree in Theology at the University of Navarra and his master’s degree in the University of Comillas. Even though his specialty in Theology was on History of the Church, his licentiate thesis was about the topic of exorcism, hence the title “Exorcism in the Present Age.” The result of those investigations was published under the titled “Daemoniacum.” This publication made him known for the first time in Spain. Years later, and with a greater scope of knowledge in the topic, “Summa Daemoniaca” was published. This book presents the themes of demonic possession, exorcism and demonology from a Catholic perspective. Subsequently, “Summa Daemoniaca” was followed by a supplemental publication called “Exorcistica” which provides new theoretical resources and practical cases.
He is currently preparing his doctorate in theology in Rome.
His father was a businessman and did not expect him to become a priest, but to take charge of the family business since he was his only son. Father Fortea acknowledges that up until his adolescence, religion lacked importance for him and that the concept of sin seemed to be an anachronism. He valued the Church on the same level of Greek Mythology. During that period of time, he had in mind to pursue studies in Law School. However, when he turned 15 years old, his perspective had a radical change and, in his own words, he understood that “he was a sinner and that the Church was the truth.” He attributed this change to a grace from God. The same year, he finds himself considering the possibility of becoming a priest. After looking for guidance into this new path, he took the advice of a priest who told him to join the seminary, just to rule out any doubt. Upon entering the seminary, he clearly understood that the priesthood was his calling. He then got a bachelor’s degree in Theology at the University of Navarra and his master’s degree in the University of Comillas. Even though his specialty in Theology was on History of the Church, his licentiate thesis was about the topic of exorcism, hence the title “Exorcism in the Present Age.” The result of those investigations was published under the titled “Daemoniacum.” This publication made him known for the first time in Spain. Years later, and with a greater scope of knowledge in the topic, “Summa Daemoniaca” was published. This book presents the themes of demonic possession, exorcism and demonology from a Catholic perspective. Subsequently, “Summa Daemoniaca” was followed by a supplemental publication called “Exorcistica” which provides new theoretical resources and practical cases.
He is currently preparing his doctorate in theology in Rome.
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August 15, 2013
Nunca antes había sentido tanta angustia mientras leía una novela. Sin embargo, excelente texto. El Padre Fortea logra (apegándose a la revelación Bíblica) pintar una escena de un futuro plausible, una sociedad futura en dónde se cumplen letra a letra las palabras del libro del Apocalipsis.
May 15, 2018
Un libro de una velocidad trepidante. Apenas te repones de un hecho asombroso y escalofriante cuando ya se produce otro aún más aterrador. Quizá va demasiado rápido. La trama da unos saltos temporales continuos y bastante considerables. Un relato de los últimos días que vale la pena seguir con la Biblia al lado para ir buscando las referencias que suministra el autor. Me ha gustado especialmente el principio donde se narran las intrigas políticas que llevarán a la situación que será el entorno indispensable para el desarrollo de la acción. No le he puesto 5 estrellas porque está escrito como sin revisar y con faltas de ortografía, al menos en la versión que he leído.
September 22, 2022
I consider this to be my favorite and best book I've ever read.
It tells the story of the end of the world, the apocalypse.
We begin with a change in the world. Europe has unied into one great kingdom, and the heir to the throne announces his running for the US presiency.
This great kingdom attacks and conquers and order countries. It launches an attack against the vatican and christianity before to moving into other groups. A new religion sanctioned by the government is imposed and freedom and justice slowly but surely die.
It's cathardic and truly terrifying to see all these events unfold, in a planified and logical way.
It tells the story of the end of the world, the apocalypse.
We begin with a change in the world. Europe has unied into one great kingdom, and the heir to the throne announces his running for the US presiency.
This great kingdom attacks and conquers and order countries. It launches an attack against the vatican and christianity before to moving into other groups. A new religion sanctioned by the government is imposed and freedom and justice slowly but surely die.
It's cathardic and truly terrifying to see all these events unfold, in a planified and logical way.
December 11, 2024
No es mucho de mi agrado el estilo de Fortea para hacer novelas (que me parece cae en esa categoría)… hay muchas interpretaciones libres sobre lo que es el mundo preternatural, y se afirman como certezas sin que exista manera de saberlo. Lleva a mucha gente a que asuma su interpretación como “oficial” de lo que enseña la Iglesia sobre estos temas que a todas luces son opinables.
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