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The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Book 18: Judith
The Challoner Revision
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Book_of_Judith
This eBook was produced by David Widger from etext #1581 prepared by Dennis McCarthy, Atlanta, Georgia and Tad Book, student, Pontifical North American College, Rome
"The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Book 18: Judith" is a historical account likely written in the late 16th to early 17th century, reflecting the religious and cultural milieu of its time. This book is part of the canonical texts of the Bible, specifically within the Old Testament, and it tells the story of Judith, a Jewish heroine whose courage and faith lead to the salvation of her people from their enemies. The narrative centers around Judith, a widow renowned for her beauty and piety, living under the threat of the Assyrian general Holofernes. Faced with the siege of her city Bethulia, Judith boldly devises a plan to save her people. She infiltrates the enemy camp under the guise of surrendering, ultimately gaining Holofernes' trust. In a dramatic turn, Judith beheads him while he is intoxicated, leading to a panic among the Assyrian forces and triggering their retreat. The story concludes with Judith celebrated as a national heroine, affirming the significance of faith and divine intervention in the struggles of the Jewish people. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 78.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore
Category: Classics of Literature
Category: History - Religious
Category: Religion/Spirituality
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