국립중앙박물관 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF KOREA

Highlights
Seongnidaejeonseojeoryo, Essentials of the Great Collection of Neo-Confucianism Compiled by Kim Jeong-guk in 1538
  • Exhibition Name

    Seongni Daejeonseo Jeoryo Vols. 1-4 (Essentials of the great collection of neo-confucianism)

  • Nationality/Period

    Joseon Dynasty

  • Materials

    Paper

  • Category

    religion - Confucianism - sacred books - others

  • Dimensions

    31.7x20.4cm

  • Designation

    Treasure 1157

  • Accession Number

    Jeung 3472

  • Location

    Donated Collection3

This book contains the essentials of the Great Collection of Neo-Confucianism, which were originally written during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). The work of compilation was undertaken by Kim Jeong-guk (1485-1541) in 1538 (the 33rd year of King Jungjong's reign). Seongnidaejeon (Great Collection of Neo-Confucianism, Xingli Daquan in Chinese) was a collection of theories of eminent scholars of the Song and Yuan Dynasties, and was regarded as a must-read book by neo-Confucian scholars. This book provides a glimpse of the status of Neo-Confucianism during the Joseon Dynasty.