Abstract:
A social-scientific analysis of the word ‘head’ in Psalms 108–110 indicates from another
theme (war) and perspective (honour), how the imagery of the head communicates
warfare, develops and establishes a connection between Psalms 108–110. In this twopart
article, this is established by indicating in the first article that the imagery of the
head can be considered as part of warfare imagery. The value system of honour and
shame as expressions of the function and purpose of the warfare imagery is made
through a social-scientific analysis of the head. The iconography of different ancient
Near Eastern contexts is used as an extra-textual source to elucidate the concept of
the head as an aspect of warfare imagery, expressed through honour and shame. Part
two (the second article) of this article examines and applies the use of the imagery of
the head in Psalms 108–110 by integrating the deductions made in this first part of
this article. This helps to indicate the development and connection between Psalms
108–110 through the imagery of the head.
