‘잊혀진’ 인물의 재구, 『松溪實紀』 편찬의 정치사회학적 고찰

Abstract

This paper aims to examine the process of compiling the life of an obscured scholar in Miryang, called Songgye Shin Gye-seong (松溪 申季誠 1499～1562), in a political and sociological context. Now we hardly remember this figure by name. However, he, a close comrade of Jo Sik(曺植)’s and a sincere follower of Kim Jong-jik(金宗直), was well-known enough to be enshrined in Sinsan Seowon(新山書院) in Gimhae and Yerim Seowon(禮林書院) in Miryang. Besides. he inherited the tradition of Park Yeong(朴英), who was a key figure in explaining the diverse aspects of the history of ethics(道學史) in the first half of the 16th century. However, Songgye(松溪) did not leave any notable mark because he lived a life of loyalty for his entire life after breaking up with the chaotic political reality during the reigns of Jungjong and Myeongjong. In addition, during the Japanese Invasion of Korea in 1592(壬辰倭亂), even his few posthumous works were completely destroyed As a result, Songgye(松溪) was gradually forgotten after his death, so his disciples and descendants felt sorry for it, and for 250 years they devoted themselves to the compilation of Songyesilgi(『松溪實紀』), to revive his real existence. After such efforts, Songgyesilgi(『松溪實紀』) saw the light in the world. It contains the traces of success and frustration of the long-running process of revering and raising up his real existence. And they had an inseparable relationship with the political and sociological context of the Joseon dynasty. In particular, the great figures of the time, such as Yi Jun-gyeong under Seonjo’s reign, Jeong In-hong under Gwanghaegun’s reign, Jang Hyeon-gwang under Injo’s reign and Jeong Jong-ro under Sunjo’s reign, were deeply involved in the compilation of Songgye’s works. In this regard, one of the seemingly insignificant literature, Songgye Silgi(『松溪實紀』), was also a sensitive prism that gauged the political and sociological context that developed after the Ming dynasty.