... we meet Judith, the book lists her genealogy back to Simeon (from the tribe of Jacob) to demonstrate the authenticity of Judith, it echoes back to earlier events in the Old Testament with Simeon on Shechem after Dinah in raped (Gen 34) – this is mentioned in her first prayer, and like Simeon, sees herself as the avenger for her people, and ... to fasting, festivals and prayer (8:6). On hearing about the situation facing the town, using courage she rebukes the leaders of the town for testing God, then explaining how this is a test from God, about suffering and faith, similar to those f...

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• Approx Pages: 4
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• Grade Level: High School