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-An Epic of the Korean People, Chosen by Heavenly Parent

-A New Path Toward the Future and Peace of the Korean People

-Redefining the Mission and Identity of the Chosen People from a Religious and Spiritual Perspective

Centered around 13 main themes and 62 subtopics, this work reveals the journey of the Korean people—chosen by Heaven to fulfill a providential mission as the people who would give birth to the Only Begotten Daughter, the first in human history. It traces the footsteps taken to realize this divine mission and presents the direction for the future.  

It is designed to instill national pride, identity, moral values, and a vision for the future in all citizens of Korea. Moreover, it carries significant meaning in various aspects, such as enhancing the nation’s international stature and advancing toward a Heavenly Unified Korea and a Heavenly Unified World.

Preface to the English Edition

Abridged Prologue to the Korean Edition 

Translators’ Note 

1 The Han People Prepared by the Heavenly Parent

Heavenly Parent’s Ideal for the Creation/ The Semites Who Went East/ The Origins of the Korean People/ Ritual Offerings to Heaven/ A People Prepared by the Heavenly Parent/ The Cheongju Han Clan/ The Origins of the Cheongju Han Clan

2 The Roots of a Culture of Attendance

The Dangun Legend and Hong-ik In-gan/ The Legends of Mago and Princess Bari/ Ceremonies Dedicated to Heaven/ Cheomseongdae and Passion for Astronomy

3 Longing for Heavenly Parent’s Nation

Pure Land Buddhism and the Maitreya Buddha/ The Confucian Ideal/ Korean Prophecies/ Donghak, Cheondogyo and an Ideal World of Peace

4 A Culture of Attendance to the Heavenly Parent

Hyojeong and Honoring One’s Ancestors/ A Culture of Virtue and Familial Love

5 National Identity and Independence

The Korean Tradition of Wearing White Clothing/ Safeguarding National Independence/ Righteous Armies/ Korea’s Independence Movement

6 Creativity, Science and Culture

Korea’s Unique Writing System/ Advancements in Science and Technology/ Technology Benefitting Daily Life/ Celadon and White Porcelain

7 National Foundation for the Birth of the Only Begotten Daughter

Buddhism in the History of Korea/ Confucianism and Social Order/ The Influence of Silhak Scholars/ Integrating Confucianism, Buddhism, and Daoism/ Donghak and New Religions/ An Ode to Korea’s Revival

8 Christian Foundation for the Birth of the Only Begotten Daughter

The Mission of Christian Civilization/ Preparing for the Second Coming/ The First Korean Christians/ The Fire of the Holy Spirit/ A National Foundation 

9 A Global Foundation for the Birth of the Only Begotten Daughter

The Spirit of Han (韓) and National Independence/ The March 1st Movement and a Religious Foundation/ Korea’s Provisional Government/ A Global Foundation for Korea’s Independence/ The Division of Korea and the Korean War

10 Final Preparations to Receive the Only Begotten Daughter

Mandatory Shrine Worship/ Heaven’s Revelations and Spirit-led Churches/ The Family that Received the Only Begotten Daughter/ Hong Soon-ae Daemo nim and Han Seung-oon Daebu nim

11 The Holy Wedding and the Advent of the True Parents

The Coming of the Only Begotten Daughter/ UN Support during the Korean War/ A Life of Faith under Heaven’s Protection/ The Only Begotten Daughter Prepares/ The Marriage Supper of the Lamb/ The Advent of True Parents

12 Works of the True Parents of Heaven, Earth and Humankind

The Gift of the Marriage Blessing/ True Parents and the Providence of Salvation/ A Global Mission Based in the United States/ Working to End the Cold War/ The Opening of Cheon Il Guk/ Registration of Cheonbo Families/ The Cheonshim Won Prayer Hall

13 Toward a Heavenly Unified World

Opening the Cheonil Sanctum in Cheon Won Gung/ God and People as One Body of Love/ Renewing the United Nations/ Building the Model Community of Hyojeong Cheonwon/ A Homeland for All Humankind/ Major Time Periods in the History of the Han People of Korea

Glossary

Since ancient times, the Han people have maintained a deep religious connection with Heaven. This story views them as an “alpha and omega” people, who have attended the Heavenly Parent since their beginnings and will do so until the end of time. (13p)

A people whom the Heavenly Parent has established and prepared! The Korean people must change the future by connecting with the heart and love of our Heavenly Parent! It starts here through understanding the story that unfolds on the pages of the Epic History of the Han People of Korea. (17p) 

At its center lies the Korean Peninsula, where the Will of the Heavenly Parent, the Creator, the Alpha and Omega, can finally be fulfilled. A historic new era will dawn in which Heavenly Parent’s kingdom and world begin anew, welcoming the liberation of our Heavenly Parent’s homeland in the long-cherished land of the Han people. (180p)