Early Javanese Inscriptions : A New Dating Method /
Eade, J. C.
Early Javanese Inscriptions : A New Dating Method / by J.C. Eade and Lars Gislén. - 1 online resource. - Handbook of oriental studies. South-East Asia, Handbuch der Orientalistik. Dritte Abteilung, Südostasien ; 10 = 10. Bd. 1384-6191 ; Brill's Companions to Asian Studies Online I, ISBN: 9789004389212 . - Handbook of Oriental Studies. Section 3 Southeast Asia 10. Brill's Companions to Asian Studies Online I, ISBN: 9789004389212. .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Preliminary Material / Introductory / The Pancanga System as an Instrument for Javanese Dating / The Evidence Reviewed / A Rule of Thumb for Intercalation / Intercalation From Saka 732 to 1415 / Naksatras, Yogas, and Rasi / Karanas / The Length of the Lunar Month / What Does \'-rasi Signify? / Mistakes in the Pancanga Elements / Index of Topics / J.C. Eade and Lars Gislén -- J.C. Eade and Lars Gislén -- J.C. Eade and Lars Gislén -- J.C. Eade and Lars Gislén -- J.C. Eade and Lars Gislén -- J.C. Eade and Lars Gislén -- J.C. Eade and Lars Gislén -- J.C. Eade and Lars Gislén -- J.C. Eade and Lars Gislén -- J.C. Eade and Lars Gislén -- J.C. Eade and Lars Gislén -- J.C. Eade and Lars Gislén.
In spite of its being one of the cornerstones of historical research, even the historical expert is - understandably - terrified by the complications involved in the calculation of dates. Early Javanese Inscriptions puts the study of Indonesian epigraphical dating on a completely new footing, both in terms of speed and reliability of the analytical procedures. No luni-solar calendrical system can be properly accounted for unless the system of intercalation is properly understood. This study examines the early Javanese inscriptions, taking account for the first time of the detailed astronomical information so routinely presented in the texts. A computer analysis, using a program specially developed for the purpose, facilitates confirmation or correction of much of the material. It also makes possible for the first time a description of the intercalation (insertion of extra lunar months) employed in that version of the luni-solar calendar. Authors have made use of the advanced Calendrical Computer Program, presenting all the astronomical data and the Indian and indigenous Indonesian dating system data. Early Javanese Inscriptions may serve as a model for any historian working on complex dating problems. A reliable and, after some practice, easily accessible guide to the calculation of (Javanese) dates.
9789004392045
10.1163/9789004392045 DOI
Calendar, Javanese.
Inscriptions, Javanese.
CE61.I5 / E17 2000
529/.3/0899922
Early Javanese Inscriptions : A New Dating Method / by J.C. Eade and Lars Gislén. - 1 online resource. - Handbook of oriental studies. South-East Asia, Handbuch der Orientalistik. Dritte Abteilung, Südostasien ; 10 = 10. Bd. 1384-6191 ; Brill's Companions to Asian Studies Online I, ISBN: 9789004389212 . - Handbook of Oriental Studies. Section 3 Southeast Asia 10. Brill's Companions to Asian Studies Online I, ISBN: 9789004389212. .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Preliminary Material / Introductory / The Pancanga System as an Instrument for Javanese Dating / The Evidence Reviewed / A Rule of Thumb for Intercalation / Intercalation From Saka 732 to 1415 / Naksatras, Yogas, and Rasi / Karanas / The Length of the Lunar Month / What Does \'-rasi Signify? / Mistakes in the Pancanga Elements / Index of Topics / J.C. Eade and Lars Gislén -- J.C. Eade and Lars Gislén -- J.C. Eade and Lars Gislén -- J.C. Eade and Lars Gislén -- J.C. Eade and Lars Gislén -- J.C. Eade and Lars Gislén -- J.C. Eade and Lars Gislén -- J.C. Eade and Lars Gislén -- J.C. Eade and Lars Gislén -- J.C. Eade and Lars Gislén -- J.C. Eade and Lars Gislén -- J.C. Eade and Lars Gislén.
In spite of its being one of the cornerstones of historical research, even the historical expert is - understandably - terrified by the complications involved in the calculation of dates. Early Javanese Inscriptions puts the study of Indonesian epigraphical dating on a completely new footing, both in terms of speed and reliability of the analytical procedures. No luni-solar calendrical system can be properly accounted for unless the system of intercalation is properly understood. This study examines the early Javanese inscriptions, taking account for the first time of the detailed astronomical information so routinely presented in the texts. A computer analysis, using a program specially developed for the purpose, facilitates confirmation or correction of much of the material. It also makes possible for the first time a description of the intercalation (insertion of extra lunar months) employed in that version of the luni-solar calendar. Authors have made use of the advanced Calendrical Computer Program, presenting all the astronomical data and the Indian and indigenous Indonesian dating system data. Early Javanese Inscriptions may serve as a model for any historian working on complex dating problems. A reliable and, after some practice, easily accessible guide to the calculation of (Javanese) dates.
9789004392045
10.1163/9789004392045 DOI
Calendar, Javanese.
Inscriptions, Javanese.
CE61.I5 / E17 2000
529/.3/0899922