The Holy Bible: Douay-Rheims — Judith

Overview

Judith tells how God saves His people “by the hand of a woman,” intertwining theology and heroic narrative; it was likely composed near 100 B.C. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}

Canon & Catholic Use

Absent from the Hebrew canon yet received in the Catholic canon, Judith’s canonicity is witnessed in Catholic tradition and reaffirmed at Trent. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}

Key Themes

Providence, covenant fidelity, courage, and liturgical praise. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}

Annotated Bibliography

USCCB, “The Book of Judith.” Intro and theological motifs. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}

Catholic Encyclopedia, “Book of Judith.” Canonicity and reception. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}