Thambiran Vanakkam
 Front page of Thambiran Vanakkam | |
| Author | Henrique Henriques |
|---|---|
| Original title | தம்பிரான் வணக்கம் |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Publication date | 1578 |
Thambiran Vanakkam (also known as DOCTRINA CHRISTAM en Lingua Malauar Tamul or தம்பிரான் வணக்கம் in Tamil language) is a Roman Catholic Catechism book written by Henrique Henriques in 1578. It is believed to be first book printed in an Indian language as well as in Tamil language.[1][2]
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References
- ↑ "Tamil saw its first book in 1578". The Hindu. 13 November 2010. Retrieved 16 November 2015.
- ↑ Jeyaseela Stephen, S. (2008). Caste, Catholic Christianity, and the Language of Conversion: Social Change and Cultural Translation in Tamil Country, 1519-1774. Gyan Publishing House. p. 402. ISBN 8178356864.
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