조선후기 四禮의 전형―『四禮便覽』을 중심으로―

Abstract

Sarepyeonram was the book for ritual practice created to be used in the practice of the four ceremonial occasions of coming of age, wedding, funeral, and ancestral rites. Practicality of Sarepyeonram was implemented through systematic composition and guided ritual theory. Sarepyeonram has the four rituals system that rearranges Family rituals’s Rites in general. Sarepyeonram tried to change actively by supplementing or deleting the items of Family rituals and simply modifying them for practice. In addition, the new structure was reconstructed, and the procedure of Family rituals was visually structured through the distinction of the size and arrangement of the letters. The expansion of the detailed preparations and forms provided specific knowledge necessary for practice. The established theory presented in Sarepyeonram was a clear guide to practice, and played a role in enhancing practicality. For practice, one of the conflicting theories had to be selected. Lee Jae criticized vague claim that both sides were right of Sangrebiyo, and decided on his academic testament and judgment. As the difference with Sangrebiyo became the subject of criticism, in the 18th century Sarepyeonram was considered a controversial Ritual book. It could be seen that the influence of Sarepyeonram expanded, with the publication of Sarepyeonram in the mid-19th century and the support of nak school scholar as Hong Jikpil. Practicality of the book for ritual practice lies in simplicity, but Lee Jae’s theory presented in Sarepyeonram was not a simple matter. Since the 16th century, various theories have been accumulated through long debates, and it was a conclusion derived through thorough exemplification review. His theory was clear, but it was also a view and was the subject of debate. This debate, which continued in the 19th century, means that it still had the vitality of learning. As this vitality deteriorated and academic research declined in the 20th century, Sarepyeonram would have the strong representative as the epitome of rituals in the Choson Dynasty.