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It's easy to think of him as simply a messenger, a conduit for God's will. But the Book of Jubilees, a fascinating text from around the 2nd century BCE, paints a picture of Moses t...
The story continues with Holofernes, the general of Nebuchadnezzar's army, and his relentless campaign of conquest. After his initial victories, the text tells us, "And from there ...
And in this chapter, we see the enemy strategizing, trying to figure out how to overcome seemingly insurmountable odds. So, the scene is set. Holofernes, the fearsome general of th...
And in chapter 7, the pressure really starts to mount. Remember Holofernes? The arrogant general of the Assyrian army? He’s been laying siege to the city of Bethulia, and he's list...
Besieged by the overwhelming Assyrian army, their water supply cut off, they were desperate. They were ready to give up. And that's where Judith steps in, a woman of strength, fait...
It’s a story packed with adventure, piety, and a healthy dose of divine intervention. to a particularly intense moment from the beginning of the story. Our hero, Tobit, is in deep ...
Today, let’s zoom in on Sarah. Imagine being a young woman, full of hope and dreams, ready to build a life with someone you love. Now imagine that dream turning into a nightmare, n...
That’s kind of where Sarah finds herself in the Book of Tobit. Imagine this: you’re a young woman, ready to start your life, but every man you marry dies on your wedding night. Not...
He's in despair, naturally. Meanwhile, in a faraway land, Sarah, daughter of Reuel, is suffering her own torment. She’s been married seven times, but each husband has been killed b...
