Poster Title
P-05 Sihon, Pools, and Disaster: The Memory of Biblical Heshbon
Abstract
Cultural memory is a recent development within biblical studies. Recent research advocates the observance of the biblical text as a basis for the study of cultural memory, in order to engage its historical value. The biblical site of Heshbon in TransJordan serves as a case study to examine how cultural memory interacts with the Bible. In a content analysis design, I engage the biblical cultural memory of Heshbon by evaluating the themes in the text. Based on data collected from 38 verses within 19 passages across the Hebrew Bible, I conclude that the biblical text reflects different narratives and cultural memory emphases for the site of Heshbon.
Start Date
2-28-2020 2:30 PM
P-05 Sihon, Pools, and Disaster: The Memory of Biblical Heshbon
Cultural memory is a recent development within biblical studies. Recent research advocates the observance of the biblical text as a basis for the study of cultural memory, in order to engage its historical value. The biblical site of Heshbon in TransJordan serves as a case study to examine how cultural memory interacts with the Bible. In a content analysis design, I engage the biblical cultural memory of Heshbon by evaluating the themes in the text. Based on data collected from 38 verses within 19 passages across the Hebrew Bible, I conclude that the biblical text reflects different narratives and cultural memory emphases for the site of Heshbon.
Acknowledgments
J.N. Andrews Honors Scholar and Undergraduate Research Scholar
Mentors:
Rahel Wells, Religion
Øystein LaBianca, Behavioral Sciences)