Introduction to the Book of Judith

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The Book of Judith depicts a time when the Jewish nation was about to be crushed by an enemy army. Judith, the heroine of the story, is a deeply religious widow who observes all the requirements of the Law of Moses. She depends on God to help her complete the dramatic rescue of the nation by killing Holofernes.

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Outline of Contents

1. The Jews are threatened with destruction 1.1 —7.32
2. Judith saves the nation 8.1—14.19
3. The Jews are victorious 15.1—16.25

Sources:

1. The Book of Judith. (1972). In Catholic (Ed.), May they be one Bible: Good news translation (2013 ed., p. 593). Bible Society.
2. Caravaggio. (2005, May 10). Judith Beheading Holofernes [Painting]. https://commons.wikimedia.org/. https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/38/Judith_Beheading_Holofernes_by_Caravaggio.jpg