Parshat Lech Lecha

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God calls Abraham to leave his homeland for Canaan. Covers Abraham and Sarah in Egypt, the separation from Lot, the war of the kings, and the covenant between the pieces. Genesis 12:1-17:27.

Holofernes's Prayer

Apocrypha Book of Judith 9:12

That's the situation Judith finds herself in, and her prayer in the Book of Judith, chapter 9, is a raw, impassioned plea for divine intervention. "Throw down their strength in you...

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Holofernes and the Messiah

Apocrypha Book of Judith 10:5

We often think of physical strength, maybe a warrior’s prowess. But sometimes, the greatest courage lies in something far more subtle. It lies in…transformation. Let's turn our att...

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Life of Holofernes

Apocrypha Book of Judith 10:13

That was the reality for the people of Bethulia in the Book of Judith. But then, a glimmer of hope appeared: Judith. We pick up our story as Judith prepares to leave the city. "So ...

Death of Bethulia

Apocrypha Book of Judith 10:17

Judith certainly did. After days of prayer and careful planning, she and her maidservant finally approached the Assyrian camp. Think about the courage it took! Remember, her city, ...

Holofernes's Transgression

Apocrypha Book of Judith 10:24

Judith certainly knew the feeling. We’ve been following her story, this brave and beautiful widow who's about to face down Holofernes, the fearsome general of the Assyrian army. Sh...

Kingdom of Holofernes

Apocrypha Book of Judith 13:29

It's the stuff of legends. And in the Book of Judith, we get a glimpse into the immediate aftermath of her incredible act, the moment when the people realize just what she's done. ...

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Legend of Holofernes and Assyrian

Apocrypha Book of Judith 14:1

Can't you feel the tension in the air? The Assyrian army, led by the fearsome Holofernes, has besieged the Jewish city of Bethulia. Hopelessness hangs heavy. But within the city wa...

Account of Holofernes

Apocrypha Book of Judith 15:1

Can you imagine the sheer terror? The chilling whisper that snakes its way through an army camp, turning bravado into brittle fear? That's what we're diving into today, straight fr...

Holofernes Remembered

Apocrypha Book of Judith 16:13

Okay, technically Judith did lay a hand on him… and a sword. But let's rewind. We're talking about the story of Judith from the Book of Judith, a powerful tale of courage and faith...