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5.0 out of 5 stars Literal Soul Studies
The syncretic religion of the Philippines has often been seen as a failure to fully grasp a chosen truth. In Contracting Colonialism, Rafael is able to clarify this misunderstanding with a combination of historical accounts and a powerful insight. With this book, Vincente Rafael not only presents an excellent exercise for the mind, but he also establishes a strong...
Published on July 20, 1999 by Raymond J. Ramirez

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2.0 out of 5 stars it wasn't the book i was dissapointed in! I couldn't read
I was really dissapointed when I was reasearching to find that to get the right info, you have to buy the actual book. what happended to finding simple info without spending money--these days the internet is such a joke! I can't even find info on my topic! I really wish if you advertise you could at least give a one page interpretation. I need the real stuff!--
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6 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Literal Soul Studies, July 20, 1999
This review is from: Contracting Colonialism: Translation and Christian Conversion in Tagalog Society Under Early Spanish Rule (Paperback)
The syncretic religion of the Philippines has often been seen as a failure to fully grasp a chosen truth. In Contracting Colonialism, Rafael is able to clarify this misunderstanding with a combination of historical accounts and a powerful insight. With this book, Vincente Rafael not only presents an excellent exercise for the mind, but he also establishes a strong reason for Spain's 'sweeping conversion' of the Tagalog tribe of the Philippines...Rafael has loosened the knot of faith's blindfold.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Influence of Indian to the Philippines Society, July 3, 1998
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This review is from: Contracting Colonialism: Translation and Christian Conversion in Tagalog Society Under Early Spanish Rule (Paperback)
Indian Influence to the Filipino What are the Characteristics of a people to become a "Datu" in the early time ? How does the early times classified the people ? What is the difference between Democratic and Monarchy Government ?
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5.0 out of 5 stars Influence of Indian to the Philippines Society, July 3, 1998
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This review is from: Contracting Colonialism: Translation and Christian Conversion in Tagalog Society Under Early Spanish Rule (Paperback)
Indian Influence to the Filipino What are the Characteristics of a people to become a "Datu" in the early time ? How does the early times classified the people ? What is the difference between Democratic and Monarchy Government ?
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2.0 out of 5 stars it wasn't the book i was dissapointed in! I couldn't read, April 18, 2000
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This review is from: Contracting Colonialism: Translation and Christian Conversion in Tagalog Society Under Early Spanish Rule (Paperback)
I was really dissapointed when I was reasearching to find that to get the right info, you have to buy the actual book. what happended to finding simple info without spending money--these days the internet is such a joke! I can't even find info on my topic! I really wish if you advertise you could at least give a one page interpretation. I need the real stuff!--
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