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The Assyrian army laid siege to the city of Bethulia. A godly widow named Judith assassinates Holofernes their leader. She is a great hero of the faith.

The Book of Judith is in Orthodox and Catholic Bibles.

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The Chronology of the Deuterocanonical Books

The Protestant Bible has 66 books. The Catholic Bible has 73, and the Orthodox have 80. How do those “extra” books fit into the chronological timeline of the Bible? Continue reading “The Chronology of the Deuterocanonical Books”

Author toddPosted on January 6, 2020February 20, 2020Categories 1 maccabees, 2 maccabees, baruch, bible reading project, deuterocanonical, esther, judith, tobit, wisdom

Judith fasts continually

Judith was a righteous Jewish woman and a widow. She fasts continually. She singlehandedly routes the entire army of evil Nebuchadnezzar and saves her city. Continue reading “Judith fasts continually”

Author toddPosted on October 29, 2015February 21, 2020Categories fasting, judith, spirituality

Judith chapter 16

Judith leads the nation in a song of praise. They celebrate for three months. Judith is lauded as a hero of the faith. Israel remains safe for a long time.
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Author toddPosted on May 9, 2015February 21, 2020Categories judith

Judith chapter 15

The Assyrian soldiers are overcome with dread and flee for their lives. Tiny Israel annihilates them. Judith receives full credit for the victory.
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Author toddPosted on May 9, 2015February 21, 2020Categories judith

Judith chapter 14

Judith counsels the elders to win against Assyria. Achior becomes a Jew. The Assyrians discover Holofernes headless on the ground. They panic.
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Author toddPosted on May 9, 2015February 21, 2020Categories judith

Judith chapter 13

The private banquet ends. Judith is alone with Holofernes. She grabs his sword and assassinates him. Then she returns to Bethulia. Everyone is amazed.
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Author toddPosted on May 9, 2015February 21, 2020Categories judith

Judith chapter 12

While waiting for the right moment, Judith fasts and prays and keeps kosher. Finally, Holofernes invites her to a private banquet. He gets extremely drunk.
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Author toddPosted on May 9, 2015February 21, 2020Categories judith

Judith chapter 11

Judith explains to Holofernes that her own people had sinned and lost the favor of God. But she still serves the God of heaven day and night.
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Author toddPosted on May 9, 2015February 21, 2020Categories judith

Judith chapter 10

Judith springs into action. She and her servant depart their city for the enemy stronghold. She allows herself to be captured and brought to Holofernes.
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Author toddPosted on May 9, 2015February 21, 2020Categories judith

Judith chapter 9

Judith prepares for her mission to save her nation. She prostrates herself and prays. She is on fire for the LORD and is a real prayer warrior. Continue reading “Judith chapter 9”

Author toddPosted on May 9, 2015February 21, 2020Categories judith

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