The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Day 251: Judith and Holofernes (2026)
September 8, 2026·27 min·5-min readnarrativereligion
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The Bible in a Year podcast on day 251 explores the aftermath of Babylonian conquest through Jeremiah’s prophetic warnings and the courageous story of Judith, a woman who delivers Israel by beheading the Assyrian general Holofernes. These narratives highlight divine justice, human betrayal,
The Bible in a Year podcast on day 251 explores the aftermath of Babylonian conquest through Jeremiah’s prophetic warnings and the courageous story of Judith, a woman who delivers Israel by beheading the Assyrian general Holofernes. These narratives highlight divine justice, human betrayal,
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Fr. Mike SchmitzJeremiahGedaliahIshmaelJudithHolofernesAchior
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