During the lecture, Al-Majali addressed the importance of historical narrative in documenting Jordan's journey and providing an integrated reading of the milestones and events that contributed to shaping its national identity and strengthening its presence in the collective memory, pointing out that understanding history is not limited to reviewing facts, but requires grasping their contexts, implications, and impact on the development of the state and society.
He also reviewed the methods of historical narration and ways of presenting it, emphasizing the importance of relying on reliable sources, documents, and historical evidence, and employing them to provide balanced knowledge that contributes to deepening the belonging of generations to their homeland, and introducing them to the stages of its development and the transformations it has witnessed over time.
The meeting was opened by writer I'timad Sarsak, who moderated the lecture's activities, with an introduction that addressed Dr. Al-Majali's intellectual journey and his interests in history and the Jordanian narrative, noting the importance of addressing history from a national and human perspective that allows for a deeper reading of Jordan's experience and its pivotal milestones.
At the conclusion of the event, the Forum's President, Saleh Al-Jaafra, honored Dr. Al-Majali in appreciation of his participation and contribution to enriching the cultural program, while the meeting witnessed interaction from the attendees with the topics that addressed issues of history, identity, and national memory.
The lecture falls within the "Jordanian Cultural Days" program in its third season, which is implemented by the Arab House Cultural Forum in cooperation with the Ministry of Culture, with the aim of stimulating cultural and intellectual movement, highlighting the components of the Jordanian narrative, strengthening the presence of national culture, and supporting the role of cultural institutions in disseminating knowledge and consolidating awareness of national identity.
