japanese bible?

[firefly]

My boyfriend is studying Japanese history, and he has mentioned a few times a book that some people liken to a Japanese bible, although it has nothing to do with religion. I think maybe because it is the oldest example of written Japanese, and I think it talks about legends, or things like that.

I want to get it for him for Christmas, if possible, so I don't want to prod him too much about it.


Does anyone know what I'm talking about, and where you can get a copy?

[deadhippo]

I dont know what youre talking about but ill ask around
is it in english or japanese?