Friday, May 13, 2011

Judith

Have heard of a book in the Bible called Judith?  For most people they wouldn't know because it is not in the "regular" Bible version but if you have a apocryphal/Deutrocanonical books Bible then you will be able to find the book of Judith.  It's interesting how the canonical Bible didn't allow this book to be part of it, but if you read through the chapters, you will realize that it's not a historical book, it's rather a fairytale.  It tells of how the Jewish people at the time were prosecuted but instead of mentioning the real regime that did the oppression it utilizes other powers.  For example, Nebuchadnezzar was not the ruler of Assyria, as written in chapter 1.  He was the ruler of Babylon.  Both Assyria & Babylon were 'bad' powers who destroyed Israel in their respective reigns. 
I challenge you to read the book of Judith and see how you view this uppity woman's book!

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