Van Eck, Ernest2012-04-132012-11-302011-11Van Eck, E 2011, 'Social memory and identity : Luke 19:12b-24 and 27', Biblical Theology Bulletin, vol. 41, no. 4, pp. 201-212.0146-1079 (print)1945-7596 (online)10.1177/0146107911423081http://hdl.handle.net/2263/18564Based on a specific understanding of social memory, this article develops a social-scientific model of social memory. The model is then applied to three social memories of the events surrounding Archelaus’ journey to Rome to get his kingship over Judaea confirmed in 4 bce: Josephus’ War (2.80–100), his Antiquities (17.208–323), and the social memory of the event in Luke’s Gospel, as part of the parable of the minas (Lk 19:12b–24 and 27).en© The Author(s), 2011.Collective memorySocial memorySocial identityJosephusThe parable of the minasSocial-scientific analysisPostprint Article