Historical data from Shu-jing regarding the states Shang and Zhou (“The Canon of Writings”)
Abstract
This article offers definition and systematization of historical information as preserved in Shu-jing («The Canon of Writings»). Its aim is also to provide help in understanding the reasons and purposes pursued by the authors, who contributed to this work. The study showed that the selection of historical information regarding these periods was aimed as follows: to justify the removal by force the legitimate ruler (following the concept of the «heavenly command» tianming 天命), to show by using earlier precedents that the ruler was not in a position without previous consulting wise dignitaries, to justify the transfer of the capital in 771 BC.
About the Author
G. S. Popova
Institute of Oriental Studies, Russian Academy of Sciences
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Galina S. Popova - Researcher of the China Department, Institute of Oriental Studies, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russian Federation.
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For citation:
Popova G.S. Historical data from Shu-jing regarding the states Shang and Zhou (“The Canon of Writings”). Orientalistica. 2019;2(4):874-889. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.31696/2618-7043-2019-2-4-874-889
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