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¡Caiñgat Cayo! / Sa mañga masasamang libro,t, casulatan

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About This Book

The pamphlet warns readers about harmful books and writings and urges them to avoid, surrender, or destroy such materials; it reviews ecclesiastical rules forbidding vernacular translations of Scripture, certain popular romances and plays, alleged miraculous devotions, and manuals for divination or love charms, and it explains moral and canonical penalties for reading or keeping prohibited works. It offers practical guidance for recognizing suspect texts and emphasizes Church authority in regulating reading, while a prefatory note records that the tract prompted public rebuttals.

About the Author

Rodriguez, Fr. José portrait

Fr. José Rodriguez

Fr. José Rodriguez was a Filipino author and priest known for his contributions to literature in the Tagalog language. His notable work, "¡Caiñgat Cayo! / Sa mañga masasamang libro,t, casulatan," reflects his engagement with social issues and critiques of contemporary literature. Through his writing, Rodriguez aimed to enlighten and educate his readers, making significant strides in the literary heritage of the Philippines. His work is a testament to the cultural and intellectual movements of his time.

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