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Building a Heaven on Earth: Religion, Activism, and Protest in Japanese Occupied Korea,Used
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Why and how did Korean religious groups respond to growing rural poverty, social dislocation, and the corrosion of culture caused by forces of modernization under strict Japanese colonial rule (19101945)? Questions about religion's relationship and response to capitalism, industrialization, urbanization, and secularization lie at the heart of understanding the intersection between colonialism, religion, and modernity in Korea. Yet, getting answers to these questions has been a challenge because of narrow historical investigations that fail to study religious processes in relation to political, economic, social, and cultural developments. In Building a Heaven on Earth, Albert L. Park studies the progressive drives by religious groups to contest standard conceptions of modernity and forge a heavenly kingdom on the Korean peninsula to relieve people from fierce ruptures in their everyday lives. The results of his study will reconfigure the debates on colonial modernity, the origins of faithbased social activism in Korea, and the role of religion in a modern world.Building a Heaven on Earth, in particular, presents a compelling story about the determination of the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA), the Presbyterian Church, and the Ch'ondogyo to carry out largescale rural movements to form a paradise on earth anchored in religion, agriculture, and a pastoral life. It is a transnational story of leaders from these three groups leaning on ideas and systems from countries, such as Denmark, France, Japan, and the United States, to help them reform political, economic, social, and cultural structures in colonial Korea. This book shows that these religious institutions provided discursive and material frameworks that allowed for an alternative form of modernity that featured new forms of agency, social organization, and the nation. In so doing, Building a Heaven on Earth repositions our understandings of modern Korean history.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Building a Heaven on Earth'? A: 'Building a Heaven on Earth' explores the responses of Korean religious groups to social issues during the Japanese colonial rule, focusing on their efforts to address rural poverty and cultural dislocation through faith-based activism.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Building a Heaven on Earth' is Albert L. Park, who provides insights into the intersection of religion, activism, and colonialism in Korea.
- Q: What historical period does the book cover? A: 'Building a Heaven on Earth' covers the historical period of Japanese colonial rule in Korea from 1910 to 1945, examining the socio-political context of that time.
- Q: What types of religious groups are discussed in the book? A: The book discusses several religious groups, including the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA), the Presbyterian Church, and Ch'ŏndogyo, highlighting their roles in rural activism.
- Q: How many pages is the book? A: 'Building a Heaven on Earth' contains 320 pages, providing a comprehensive analysis of the topics it covers.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Building a Heaven on Earth' is available in hardcover binding, making it durable for long-term use.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic research? A: Yes, 'Building a Heaven on Earth' is suitable for academic research as it offers in-depth historical analysis and references relevant to the fields of religion, history, and colonial studies.
- Q: What is the book's publication date? A: 'Building a Heaven on Earth' was published on December 31, 2014.
- Q: Does the book include any illustrations or photographs? A: The product details do not specify if 'Building a Heaven on Earth' includes illustrations or photographs, so it is advisable to check the book directly for any visual content.
- Q: What makes this book unique compared to other historical analyses of Korea? A: 'Building a Heaven on Earth' is unique in its focus on the interplay between religion and social activism during Korea's colonial period, offering a perspective that combines both historical and religious studies.