About 34,600 results
Open links in new tab
  1. Book of Judith - Wikipedia

    The Book of Judith is a deuterocanonical book included in the Septuagint and the Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox, and Church of the East Old Testament of the Bible but excluded from …

  2. Judith, THE BOOK OF JUDITH | USCCB

    The Council of Trent (1546) included Judith in the canon; thus it is one of the seven deuterocanonical books. Inner-biblical references are noteworthy: as God acted through Moses’ hand (Ex 10:21 – 22; …

  3. Meaning, origin and history of the name Judith

    Sep 7, 2011 · From the Hebrew name יְהוּדִית (Yehuḏiṯ) meaning "Jewish woman", feminine of יְהוּדִי (yehuḏi), ultimately referring to a person from the tribe of Judah. In the Old Testament Judith is one …

  4. Book of Judith Summary | Watch an Overview Video - BibleProject

    What is the book of Judith about? Watch as we explain its major themes and how its authors were informed by the Hebrew Scriptures.

  5. Biblical literature - Judith, Apocrypha, Heroine | Britannica

    Biblical literature - Judith, Apocrypha, Heroine: The book of Judith is similar to the biblical Book of Esther in that it also describes how a woman saved her people from impending massacre by her cunning …

  6. The Book of Judith - Bible Gateway

    Without question, the Book of Judith is a literary masterpiece. But it must be seen as just that—a literary rather than a historical work. A few of its details can be explained by symbolic meaning.

  7. Topical Bible: Judith

    Judith is celebrated for her bravery, faith, and cunning, which led to the deliverance of her people from the threat of the Assyrian general Holofernes. The Book of Judith is believed to have been written …

  8. Judith: meaning, origin, and significance explained

    Judith is a beautiful and classic name with Hebrew origins. It is primarily used for girls and carries a deep historical significance. The name Judith means “from Judaea,” referring to the region in ancient …

  9. Judith - Meaning, Nicknames, Origins and More | Namepedia

    The name "Judith" has Hebrew origins and is derived from the Hebrew name "Yehudit," which means "woman from Judea" or "Jewish woman." The name is associated with the biblical character Judith, …

  10. Judith (given name) - Wikipedia

    Judith is a feminine given name derived from the Hebrew name Yəhūdīt (יְהוּדִית), meaning "praised" and also more literally "Woman of Judea ". [2] It is the feminine form of Judah.