Routledge Ritendiskussionen am Hof der Song-Dynastie - Routledge

This scholarly work explores the deep engagement of scholar-officials (shidafu) with state rituals during the Northern Song Dynasty (1034-1093). It fills a significant gap in Western research by examining how the emerging Neo-Confucian movement shaped ritual scholarship and political discourse. The study places ritual discussions within their institutional framework, connecting them to the broader intellectual landscape of the era. Readers will gain insight into how these debates influenced the major reform and factional struggles of the period, particularly the conflicts between the supporters and opponents of Wang Anshi (1021-1086). This book provides a detailed look at how ritual served as a central element in the power struggles and intellectual shifts of the Northern Song court.