Pasyon and Revolution: Popular Movements in the Philippines, 1840-1910

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Summary: Nihil Obstat
Review: A required reading for anyone interested in late 19th century Philippine history. How ironic that the pasyon--the narrative that the Spaniards used as part of the enslavement of Filipinos--is the same text that empowers the people, hence the popular movements and uprisings.

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Summary: Passion for Pasyon
Review: Ileto's book is a wonder and the first to ever draw parallels between Western and Southeast Asian traditions especially the practice of the Pasyon. Outwardly, the pasyon looks every bit a practice that can be deemed bizarre. Participants reenact Jesus Christ's punishment and crucifixion. Ileto enables the reader to draw insight between the practice and draw its origins from from both Western and Eastern trraditions. A must for any student of Southeast Asian studies.