Doctrina Christiana

The Doctrina Christiana (English: Christian Doctrine) were two early books on the catechism of the Catholic Church, both published 1593 in Manila, Philippines. These are two of the earliest printed books in the Philippines.

  • The Doctrina Christiana en letra y lengua china (1593), by Fray Juan Cobo and Fray Miguel de Benavides, printed by the Sangley Chinese printer Keng Yong.
  • The Doctrina Christiana en lengua española y tagala (1593), by Fray Juan de Plasencia.
Not to be confused with De doctrina christiana or De Doctrina Christiana (Milton).

Doctrina Christiana
Cover of the Doctrina Christiana featuring Saint Dominic with the book's full title. Woodcut, 1593.
CountryCaptaincy General of the Philippines
SubjectCatholic catechism
GenreReligion
Published1593
Publication date
Late 16th century
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