University of Michigan Professor of Classical Studies Dr. Arthur Verhoogt joins MSU Professor Emeritus of Religious Studies Dr. Robert Anderson, to discuss U of M's digital Papyri collection and MSU's digital collection of Samaritan manuscripts. Verhooght describes the creation of the digital papyrus collection, use of the collection, and its historical and theological significance. Anderson describes the acquisition, storage and preservation of the Samaritan materials kept, contents of the collection, and its historical significance. Dr. Jim Ridolfo, Professor of Writing, Rhetoric, and Digital Studies at the University of Kentucky talks about digitizing the Samaritan collection while he was at MSU. They answer questions from the audience. Dr. Christopher A. Frilingos introduces the speakers. Librarian Agnes Widder convenes the session. Part of the Michigan State University Libraries' Colloquia Series. Held in the MSU Main Library.
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