『계암일록(溪巖日錄)』을 통해 본17세기 예안(禮安) 사족(士族)의 일상

Abstract

The Gye-am Daily Journal is a precious historical record that sheds light on various political incidents, which took place in the middle of the Joseon Dynasty including the movements of learned men of Ye-an in the 16th century. This thesis aimed to investigate into the daily affairs of the time, such as sacrificial rites, customs and practices, diseases, healing, sightseeing, boating, civil service examination and government position, with a view to understanding the life of a learned man of Ye-an named Ryeong Kim living in the 16th century. The investigations help in learning about the processes where the sacrificial rites derived from the Juza Family Practices had been settled and established in the country districts during the 16th century. Furthermore, an insight is given into the divisions and conflicts among the disciples of Toe-gye immediately before his death and into their efforts to coordinate the struggles. It is revealed that, in the process of those incidents, Ryeong Kim definitely would not pursue government posts but rather a life of a Taoist;also revealed was that group bullying was the reason for his antagonism toward government positions. The journal was written in the 17th century when Joseon Dynasty encountered internal and external troubles such as the Injo Revolt and the Manchu Invasions of Korea in 1627 and 1636. Also, the journal contains plain descriptions ofJoseon’s attitude towards the Qing and Ming Dynasties of China, the hardships of the people during their national crises, and the behaviors of local government officials who were not concerned about the national problems but only their own private profits. Moreover, descriptions are also graphically made of the demeanors of Ryeong Kim as a learned man living in the 16th century, whose would-be government employees frequently visited to ask for government positions and who they were willing to select to be the ringleader of joint appeals to the king.