Key Points:
Though a fictional story, the author gives us several keys to our faith:
Don’t give ultimatums to God! (as in 7:30-31, rejected by Judith in 8:16) Things will be done in God’s time and in God’s way, not ours!
Use your gifts for God’s purposes.(10:23-13:8) If it’s physical beauty, use it chastely! (13:16) What gift do YOU have that you can use for the Lord?
Have courage and trust in God in times of fear. Speak out to power in defense of your faith!
Pray constantly. (Chapter 9.)
Fasting (8:6)
Give God praise and thanksgiving. (Chapter 16.)
A woman saves the people. Foreshadowing of Mary. (15:9 used in the liturgy of the Church regarding Mary)
“Judith” is one of the 7 books of our bible that is not in most Protestant bibles. The reasons for this error will be given when we study 2Maccabees 12.
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