Digital Humanities and Religions in Asia

An Introduction

L.W.C. van Lit, James Harry Morris

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De Gruyter
04 December 2023

Comparative religion; History of religion

Series: Introductions to Digital Humanities – Religion

In pre-modern religions in the geographical context of Asia we encounter unique scripts, number systems, calendars, and naming conventions. These can make Western-built technologies – even tools specifically developed for digital humanities – an ill fit to our needs. The present volume explores this struggle and the limitations and potential opportunities of applying a digital humanities approach to pre-modern Asian religions. The authors cover Buddhism, Christianity, Daoism, Islam, Jainism, Judaism and Shintoism with chapters categorized according to their focus on: 1) temples, 2) manuscripts, 3) texts, and 4) social media. Thus, the volume guides readers through specific methodologies and practical examples while also providing a critical reflection on the state of the field, pushing the interface between digital humanities and pre-modern Asian religions into new territory.

Edited by: L.W.C. van Lit, James Harry Morris
Imprint: De Gruyter
Country of Publication: Germany
Dimensions: Height: 230mm, Width: 155mm,
Weight: 514g
ISBN: 9783110747256
ISBN 10: 3110747251
Series: Introductions to Digital Humanities – Religion
Pages: 340
Publication Date: 04 December 2023
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

L.W.C. van Lit, Utrecht University, Netherlands and James Harry Morris, Waseda University, Tokyo, Japan.