Megan D. Alsene-Parker

Megan D. Alsene-Parker is completing her PhD studies in Hebrew Bible/Old Testament at the University of Cambridge. Her research interests primarily revolve around how the experiences of real humans have shaped the biblical text. Past publications and ongoing research has considered topics such as trauma, memory, land/place, and embodiment, with special interest in the book of Lamentations, the broader Megilloth (or “Five Scrolls”), and other biblical poetry.

Megan D. Alsene-Parker 's Work

Apr 15, 2026

The Significance of Place in Lamentations and Song of Songs and What This Means for Human Flourishing

Brittany N. Melton, Megan D. Alsene-Parker

What happens when place is lost, or deeply known? By reading Lamentations alongside Song of Songs, this *article reveals how land, body, and belonging are intertwined, and how true human flourishing depends on being rooted in place.