Book Details

pasyon and revolution: popular movements in the philippines 1840-1910 by reynaldo ileto explores the relationship between religious beliefs and revolutionary movements in the philippines during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. ileto examines how the pasyon, traditional filipino narrative of the passion, death, and resurrection of jesus christ, influenced the consciousness and actions of filipino peasants and their participation in the revolts against spanish and american colonial rule. through detailed analysis of historical texts, oral traditions, and cultural practices, the book sheds light on the role of indigenous spirituality and popular narratives in shaping the country's revolutionary history.