Future and the Past: A Translation and Study of the Gukansho, an Interpretative History of Japan written in 1219 - Couverture souple

Brown, Delmer; Ishida, Ichiro

 
9780520336889: Future and the Past: A Translation and Study of the Gukansho, an Interpretative History of Japan written in 1219
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 0520336887 ISBN 13 : 9780520336889
Editeur : University of California Press, 2021

Synopsis

The Future and the Past: A Translation and Study of the Gukanshō takes readers deep into the intellectual and cultural landscape of 13th-century Japan, offering a detailed translation and analysis of the Gukanshō, a pivotal historical work written by the Buddhist priest Jien in 1219. Amid social upheaval and the looming conflict between the Imperial Court and the military government, Jien crafted a visionary interpretation of Japan's history, blending Buddhist doctrines of kalpic decline and Shinto principles of divine intervention. His work presents a unilinear course of historical change, shaped by unseen forces he called "Principles," which pull Japan's trajectory alternately toward deterioration and revival. Rooted in belief in the sacredness of Japan's Imperial line and its divine origins, the Gukanshō is as much a theological reflection as it is a political roadmap, advocating for the cooperative governance of aristocratic and military leaders to secure a brighter future.

This edition combines decades of meticulous scholarship to illuminate Jien's complex worldview and its profound implications for Japanese history and thought. Readers are invited to explore the interplay of religious belief, political power, and historical change as Jien sought to legitimize the Kujo house's role in leading Japan toward renewal. By weaving genealogical analysis, political advocacy, and spiritual insight, The Future and the Past offers a unique lens on how medieval Japanese society grappled with decline and envisioned pathways for recovery. This translation not only preserves the nuances of Jien's narrative but also contextualizes his ideas for modern audiences, shedding light on the enduring relevance of his vision of history.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1979.

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Éditeur
University of California Press
Date d'édition
2021
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0520336887
ISBN 13 
9780520336889
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
498
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9780520034600: Future and the Past: Translation and Study of the "Gukansho", an Interpretative History of Japan Written in 1219

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ISBN 10 :  0520034600 ISBN 13 :  9780520034600
Editeur : University of California Press, 1979
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