Digital Humanities and Religions in Asia
L.W.C. van Lit, James Harry Morris, L.W.C. van Lit,James Harry Morris
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Digital Humanities and Religions in Asia
L.W.C. van Lit, James Harry Morris, L.W.C. van Lit,James Harry Morris
About This Book
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 â even tools specifically developed for digital humanities â 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.
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- Title Page
- Copyright
- Contents
- The Digital Humanities and the History of Religion in Asia: An Introduction
- Temples
- Manuscripts
- Texts
- Social Media
- Subject index