Digital Humanities and Religions in Asia: An Introduction

By James Harry Morris and L.W. Cornelis van Lit

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3110747251
• ISBN13: 9783110747256
• Release Date: December 2023
• Publisher: de Gruyter
• Length: 340 Pages
• Weight: 1.06 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.2"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary