This paper analyses the role of several elements of the celebration (especially theatre, literary compositions and sacred oratory) in the complex relationship between Jesuits and Dominicans in Manila in the second half of the 17th century. The comparative analysis of the chronicles written on canonization and beatification celebrations of both religions organized in the 1670s shows their rivalry in the field of letters when it comes to demonstrating their doctrinal and intellectual hegemony, as well as in the search for a favorable social position with respect to the ruling classes. The issue is thus part of the battle for propaganda that ultimately resolves quotas of spiritual and temporal power. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
This paper analyses the role of several elements of the celebration (especially theatre, literary compositions and sacred oratory) in the complex relationship between Jesuits and Dominicans in Manila in the second half of the 17th century. The comparative analysis of the chronicles written on canonization and beatification celebrations of both religions organized in the 1670s shows their rivalry in the field of letters when it comes to demonstrating their doctrinal and intellectual hegemony, as well as in the search for a favorable social position with respect to the ruling classes. The issue is thus part of the battle for propaganda that ultimately resolves quotas of spiritual and temporal power. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]