What is the book of Judith about?

Answer 1

The Book of Judith is a deuterocanonical book that is in the Septuagint, Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Old Testaments of the Bible. The story is about the widow Judith, who is upset with her Jewish countrymen for not trusting God to deliver them from foreign conquerors. She goes to the camp of the enemy general, Holofernes and promises him information about the Israelites. Gaining his trust, she is allowed access to his tent one night as he has passed out from drinking to much, she decapitates him and takes his head back to her countrymen. The Assyrians, who have lost their leader then leave. The name Judith means Praised.

Answer 2

The story revolves around Judith, a daring and beautiful widow, who is upset with her Jewish countrymen for not trusting God to deliver them from their foreign conquerors. She goes with her loyal maid to the camp of the enemy general, Holofernes, with whom she slowly ingratiates herself, promising him information on the Israelites. Gaining his trust, she is allowed access to his tent one night as he lies in a drunken stupor. She decapitates him, then takes his head back to her fearful countrymen. The Assyrians, having lost their leader, disperse, and Israel is saved. Though she is courted by many, she remains unmarried for the rest of her life.

Answer 3

The Book of Judith is a deuterocanonical book in the Old Testament that tells the story of a Jewish widow named Judith who saves her people by seducing and beheading the enemy general Holofernes. It is a tale of faith, courage, and deliverance.