The Research Of The Chapter Of Decapitating Demons In The Seventh Volumes Of The Scripture Of Divine Incantations Of The Abyssal Caverns In Dunhuang Manuscript P.2444

Scripture of Divine Incantations of the Abyssal Caverns is a widespread folk prophetic-mixed sutra in Northern and Southern dynasties, advocate the foretell, namely "Li Hong should be king", led to many a rebellion in the name of "Li Hong". Scripture of Divine Incantations of the Abyssal Caverns, spreading up to now, is the late Tang dynasty version. The prophetic-mixed inclination has been modified and weaken by the traditional political ideology. Based on the chapter of decapitating demons, the seventh volume of the Scripture of Divine Incantations of the Abvssal Caverns from P.2444, my paper combines with the official historical and religious materials, researchs the foretell origin,"Li Hong should be king", discusses how is affected by kingship politics and other religious during its handing down. At the same time, I will dissect the faith’ death General in defeated army" and the "Chinese native ideas" more re less, analysis the historical background of the Northern and Southern dynasties veiled in Scripture of Divine Incantations of the Abyssal Caverns.