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The opulent tent, heavy with the scent of incense and fear. The air thick with anticipation… or so Bagoas thought. He goes to check on Holofernes, eager to see the aftermath of wha...
It’s a hymn, a song of praise erupting from the heart of Judith herself after her incredible victory. : a woman, acting with courage and faith, saving her people. And then, this ou...
We’ve spent some time talking about daring women of the Bible, but sometimes, the most compelling stories lie just outside the generally accepted canon. The Book of Judith, part of...
Our story begins with Tobi. He’s in exile in Nineveh, in Assyria. And right away, he’s calling out to God: “Remember me, my God, for good.” He’s not just asking for a favor; he’s r...
Our story kicks off during a turbulent time. Shalmaneser, King of Assyria, has just kicked the bucket, and his son, Sennacherib, takes the throne. Now, this wasn't just a changing ...
The Book of Tobit, one of those fascinating stories tucked away in the Apocrypha, opens with a stark reminder of what happens when we choose pleasure over empathy. Imagine the scen...
We find Tobi in Nineveh, a Jew living in exile, a time of hardship and oppression. But even amidst this darkness, his inner light shines brightly. The Book of Tobit, a beautiful st...
That’s where Tobi finds himself in the Book of Tobit. Blind, disheartened, yet still clinging to faith. It’s a powerful image, isn't it? So, Tobiyyah, Tobi’s son, has found someone...
Remember, he's on this journey to retrieve some money owed to his father. Accompanied by the angel Raphael in disguise, he's about to encounter a family mystery that will change ev...
