Studies on Ancient I Ching Divination Cases

Book Description

Studies on Ancient I Ching Divination Cases is a rigorous and authoritative case-based classic in the field of I Ching divination. Featuring over 160 cases from Chinese historical records—more than twenty of which are drawn from Zhouyi Shang's Studies—this work compiles divinations recorded across thousands of years of Chinese history, many of which influenced major political decisions of their time. Compiled and interpreted by renowned I Ching scholar Shang Binghe, the book offers comprehensive readings that integrate hexagram texts, line statements, symbolic imagery, and Six Lines (Na Jia) method analysis. For readers unfamiliar with Chinese history, each case includes contextual background to illuminate the historical figures and events involved. For those interested in Chinese culture, the book reveals how divination shaped—and was shaped by—the course of civilization. An indispensable resource for serious students, it bridges classical wisdom and historical reality, making it essential for mastering the art and logic of I Ching divination. This English edition—possibly the first—was translated by Xuan Wanyan, a Columbia University graduate from a family steeped in the I Ching tradition, making this once-esoteric system accessible to non-Chinese readers while faithfully preserving its original depth.