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Heroines of the Bible “Judith”

Heroines of the Bible “Judith”. A Lesson By Bishop Andy C. Lewter, D. Min. Introduction. This story comes to us from one of the books located between the Old and New Testament, the Apocrypha

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Heroines of the Bible “Judith”

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  1. Heroines of the Bible“Judith” • A Lesson ByBishop Andy C. Lewter, D. Min.

  2. Introduction • This story comes to us from one of the books located between the Old and New Testament, the Apocrypha • One of the reasons that the book may have been omitted from the Old Testament is because of its obvious historical errors

  3. Introduction • This story comes to us from one of the books located between the Old and New Testament, the Apocrypha • One of the reasons that the book may have been omitted from the Old Testament is because of its obvious historical errors

  4. Background • The book begins by identifying Nebuchadnezzar as the king of the Assyrians • The book was written to convey a message not record historical facts • Nebuchadnezzar seeks revenge on those who had not supported him

  5. General Holofernes • Holofernes is selected to carry out the wishes of the king • He is angered by the defiance of Judah • He is smitten and outwitted by Judith

  6. The Victory of Judith • Holofernes is decapitated by Judith when he is overtaken by too much wine • She cuts off his head with his own sword • She hangs his head on the outside wall of Bethulia • Assyrian army easily defeated by army of Judah

  7. Judith As Heroine • Judith is celebrated • Visited by Joakim, the High Priest • Curtains are burned as offering • She lives as a widow to 105 years old

  8. Summary • The life of Judith, while not technically “scripture” from our point of view, is another example of God using who He will and providing for His people.

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