Judith 4 – Israel Prepares for War
Judith 4: A Nation United in Prayer and Penance 🛡️ Executive Summary Judith 4 chronicles the unified response of the Israelites to the threat posed by Holofernes and his Assyrian…
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Judith 3 – Nations Surrender to Holofernes
Judith 3: Nations Surrender and the Sovereignty of God Executive Summary ✨ Judith 3 recounts the swift and widespread capitulation of nations to Holofernes, Nebuchadnezzar’s general. From the inhabitants of…
Judith 1 – Nebuchadnezzar’s Rise and Campaign
Nebuchadnezzar’s Ambition: A Coptic Orthodox Commentary on Judith 1 Executive Summary ✨ Judith 1 sets the stage for the entire narrative, introducing Nebuchadnezzar as a king of Assyria who desires…
Judith 2 – Holofernes Is Sent to Conquer the West
Judith 2: The Arrogance of Power and the Seeds of Resistance Executive Summary ✨ Judith 2 details Nebuchadnezzar’s fury after his initial campaign against the western nations fails to secure…