Judith
A deuterocanonical tale of a brave and beautiful Jewish widow who saves her people from the Assyrian general Holofernes. Through faith, fasting, and cunning, Judith infiltrates the enemy camp and beheads their commander.
Author: Unknown · Written: c. 150-100 BC
🎯Key Themes
⭐Famous Verses
Judith 13:18
“Blessed are you, daughter, by the Most High God, above all the women on earth.”
📝Summary & Overview
When the Assyrian army besieges the Israelite town of Bethulia, the people are ready to surrender. Judith, a devout widow, rebukes their lack of faith, enters the enemy camp, gains Holofernes' trust, and beheads him while he sleeps. The Assyrians flee in panic. Judith's canticle of praise mirrors Mary's Magnificat, and the Church sees her as a type of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
📚Book Details
Author
Unknown
Written
c. 150-100 BC
Testament
Old Testament
Category
Historical
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