Digital Humanities and Religions in Asia: An Introduction (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9783110747256)

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.

Author: L. W. C. Van Lit
ISBN-10: 3110747251
ISBN-13: 9783110747256
Publisher: de Gruyter
Language: English
Published: 12/04/2023
Pages: 340
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.06lbs
Size: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.71d