Rhétoriques de l'hérésie Dans le Japon Médiéval et Moderne : Le Moine Monkan (1278-1357) et Sa Réputation Posthume / Gaétan Rappo ; préface de Philippe Borgeaud.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Rappo, Gaétan, 1981- author.

Contributor:

Borgeaud, Philippe, writer of preface.

Series:

Japon. Etudes du Fait Japonais

Japon. Etudes du Fait Japonais Series

Language:

French

Subjects (All):

Monkan, 1278-1357.

Monkan.

Buddhist priests--Japan--Biography.

Buddhist priests.

Buddhist monks--Japan--Biography.

Buddhist monks.

Shingon priests--Japan--Biography.

Shingon priests.

Buddhist heresies--Japan.

Buddhist heresies.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (500 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Paris : L'Harmattan, [2017]

Summary:

This book by Gaétan Rappo examines the historical figure of Monkan, a 14th-century Japanese monk closely associated with Emperor Go Daigo. Despite his influential role in Japanese court and religious circles, Monkan's posthumous reputation was marred by accusations of heresy and scandalous practices. Rappo explores the dichotomy between Monkan's life and his controversial image, questioning the application of 'heresy' in medieval Japan. The author aims to reconstruct Monkan's historical image through newly discovered works, analyzing how such narratives have shaped perceptions of Japanese Buddhism and the writing of history. Intended for scholars and a broader audience interested in Japanese religious studies, the book offers a critical perspective on medieval Japanese society and its religious dynamics. Generated by AI.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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