일제강점기 흑주교의 조선 포교 양상

Abstract

This research focuses on the patterns of the missionary work of Kurozumikyo (黒住教), which did not actively spread among Joseon citizens, unlike Tenrikyo and Shinrikyo, which were both highly active in missionary work in Joseon. To this end, we reviewed the historical development of Kurozumikyo missionary work in Joseon while seeking to understanding its salient aspects, and further discuss how the movement’s doctrinal characteristics affected its missionary work in Joseon. The missionary work of Kurozumikyo in Joseon can be divided into three periods, the first from 1980 to the Russo-Japanese war, the second from the Russo-Japanese war to the granting of official status to Joseon missionary work in 1926, and finally, the third, after it gained official status. In this process, this research has confirmed that the Joseon mission, which valued Majinai (禁厭) over Kurozumikyo, officially initiated missionary work in 1926, then later emphasized lectures. As its foundation, it was largely influenced by the Imperial Edict for Inciting National Spirit (国民精神作興に関する詔書：kokumin-seishin-sakkōshōsho) proclaimed by the Emperor after the Great Kanto Earthquake in 1923. Moreover, this study confirmed that Kurozumikyo drew a connection between “Inciting national spirit” and the natural body theory, and gave sermons while forming a perception of the way that the fundamental spirit of the national body theory was embedded in Kurozumikyo. In particular, it is noteworthy that in this process Kurozumikyo formed a different type of religious view from other contemporary denominations. Therefore, researchers have claimed that the denomination tried to break the mold of national religion through Joseon missionary work in pursuit of the status of a world religion. Nevertheless, the more they expanded their power outward, the more they preached a unique view of religion that constituted a national religion centered on Japan.