Forbidden Knowledge: Why The Book of Judith Was Banned!

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Judith is one of my greatest heroes ! What a woman of God! ♥️👏

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The Book of Judith is considered part of the Apocrypha in many Christian traditions but was excluded from the Hebrew Bible and the Protestant canon. The reasons for its exclusion are multifaceted, and the decision largely depends on historical, theological, and literary considerations. Here's a detailed explanation of why the Book of Judith isn't in the Hebrew Bible and is absent from the Protestant canon: 1. Historical and Geographical Context The Book of Judith is set in a period that does not align with historical records from the time of the Jewish exile or the Persian Empire. It describes events involving the Assyrian Empire and the siege of a Jewish city, Bethulia, by the Assyrian general Holofernes. However, no historical evidence of such an event exists in any external records, and some scholars view the story as more allegorical or fictional rather than a literal account of events. The events depicted in the Book of Judith seem to be set during the time of the Persian Empire, but they don't fit within the known historical framework of that period (roughly the 6th-5th centuries BCE). This discrepancy may have led the Jewish religious authorities to question its authenticity and historical validity. 2. Theological Concerns The Book of Judith is a story of heroism, where a Jewish woman, Judith, saves her people by deceiving and killing the enemy general Holofernes. The story emphasizes faith, courage, and the triumph of the oppressed over their oppressors, but it also includes elements that some religious leaders may have found problematic: The role of women: While Judith is depicted as a strong and virtuous heroine, her role as the central character who takes violent action (beheading the general) might have raised concerns about how women were portrayed in the context of the religious and social values of the time. God’s involvement: While the Book of Judith presents a miraculous story, God’s intervention is less direct than in some other biblical stories. Some readers or religious authorities might have felt that the events were portrayed in too human or earthly a manner, rather than as divinely ordained. 3. Jewish Tradition and Canon Formation The Jewish canon (Tanakh) was solidified over centuries, and the process of determining which books would be included was not entirely uniform. By the time the Jewish community fully closed its canon in the 1st century CE, books like Judith were not included because they did not align with the established theological principles or historical traditions that were central to Jewish belief. The books that were included in the Hebrew Bible tended to be texts that had strong connections to Israel’s history, prophecy, or religious law. Since Judith is more of a narrative or novella and not primarily focused on law, prophecy, or the priestly line, it may have been deemed theologically less central to the Jewish tradition. 4. The Development of Christian Canons In the early Christian church, the Septuagint (a Greek translation of the Hebrew Scriptures) included the Book of Judith as part of the Deuterocanonical books, which were considered sacred by the Catholic and Orthodox traditions. The early Christian church did not have a finalized canon, and different Christian communities accepted various books as sacred. Catholic and Orthodox Churches: These traditions continued to include the Book of Judith in their biblical canon, considering it inspired Scripture, partly because it was found in the Septuagint (which was widely used in the early Christian world). Protestant Reformers: During the Reformation in the 16th century, reformers like Martin Luther rejected many of the books in the Apocrypha, including Judith. The Protestant Bible was then structured to align with the Hebrew Bible's canon, excluding books that were considered non-canonical by Jews. 5. Literary and Religious Style The Book of Judith is written in a literary genre that could be described as historical fiction or an allegorical novella. It does not offer the same level of historical detail or theological weight as other parts of the Bible. The absence of prophecy, law, or direct divine command in Judith may have contributed to its exclusion from the canon in both Jewish and Protestant traditions. Its storyline-involving a woman using cunning and violence to deliver her people-may have been seen as a bit too dramatic or symbolic for some religious authorities to consider it authoritative scripture in the same way they regarded the Torah, the Prophets, or other canonical books. 6. The Role of Judith in Christian Tradition In Catholic and Orthodox traditions, the Book of Judith is regarded as an edifying work, often read for spiritual inspiration and moral lessons, rather than as a factual historical account. While it's not used as a doctrinal foundation like the Gospels or Epistles, it still serves as an example of faith and courage in the face of adversity. Summary of Why the Book of Judith Was Excluded: Historical authenticity: The events described in the Book of Judith are not attested to by historical sources and don't align with known historical events. Theological concerns: Some elements of the story, like its portrayal of a woman as the primary hero, or the indirect role of God, may have caused unease among certain religious leaders. Jewish canon formation: By the time the Jewish canon was solidified, the Book of Judith was not included because it didn’t fit within the religious, historical, or prophetic framework that shaped the canon. Protestant Reformation: During the Reformation, Protestants rejected the Deuterocanonical books (including Judith) because they were not part of the Hebrew Bible. Literary style: The Book of Judith is considered more of a narrative than a text of prophecy or law, which made it less central to both Jewish and Protestant canon formation. In summary, the exclusion of Judith from the Hebrew Bible and the Protestant canon was largely based on questions of authenticity, theological considerations, and its genre as a narrative rather than a book of prophecy or law. However, it remains part of the Catholic and Orthodox canons and continues to be valued as a story of courage, faith, and divine deliverance.

[@ednamascreen1086]

Thank you for taking the time to share. That was very informative.

[@UpNorth-y3p]

F YOU!! You just deleted my whole comment!!! Proof as to what I was saying about controlling men.

[@Billy-bc8pk]

Awesome. Wish they would have covered this in the video, but glad comments like this are here to shed light on it.

[@garrypags6960]

Yes, protestant rejected Judith, but Jesus founded a Church who has the authority to bind and release based on Mat 16:18-19. We must find that Church that Jesus founded in 33 AD, not the protestants that Mathin Luther started in 1517.

[@Mary-io1mb]

@@garrypags6960 Agree 💯

[@JimSteele-ck5vu]

Very Remarkable Story of Judith 🙏 Amen

[@BibleHolyTales-ll1zd]

I find it deeply inspiring that Judith used her wit and faith rather than physical strength to bring victory to her people. Her bravery in the face of overwhelming power truly stands out. But here’s something to consider-if God worked through Judith in this way, does that mean the ends justify the means in situations of faith? Can violence be acceptable when it's divinely guided, or should there be a limit to what is considered righteous action? Would love to hear everyone’s thoughts on this moral dilemma.

[@joackimntenda9073]

is this the nebuchadnezzar of Babylon

[@TeeLuc902]

@@joackimntenda9073yes

[@lilymaycastro1840]

The Hebrew midwife had to lie to pharaoh when commanded to kill the male babies, phinehas has to killed the medianite woman & Israelite to stop the plague & rahab lied to save the spies & many more, all of them have received favors & blessings from God in result of their actions. When your faith & beliefs is being threatened would you not do the same. I think this calls for strength & courage that we just don't give up our core beliefs to the rulers of this world. We have been commanded not to fear or lose heart.

[@pacochawa2746]

Defending yourself drom harm is always moral. The exact actions being considered as defense thats a grey area. People say Joan of Ark was evil. They where invaded and the people felt defeated and she gave them back the will to resist. Now we do not need to experience that if you ask me. But this political childish back stabing isnt a better thing.

[@angiestimson3886]

Look who the Israelis are fighting right now in response to an unprovoked attack and you have your answer. And, there are many stories of miracles within the IDF including soldiers being warned by a vision of Rebecca not to go into boobey-trapped buildings. Only fools attack God’s people and they pay the price..

[@marilynmanocchio3216]

A VERY RIGHTEOUS AND POWERFUL WOMAN OF GOD. A TRUSTWORTHY AND COMMENDABLE HEROINE OF YAHWEH WHO IS OMNIPRESENT AND OMNISCIENT AND OMNIPOTENT ❤❤❤❤❤

[@aliyahalexander4672]

I want to be a Judith when I grow up, praise G-d❤❤🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@loretoanthony]

I drew great inspiration from the Book of Judith. She saved Israel on mountain top when enemies blocked off the water pumps that pumped to the tops. This pious, intelligent, brave woman saved Israel.

[@CarltonBennett-i2e]

Thank you Jesus and amen

[@freefiregamingAnji]

there's a book called whispers of manifestation on borlest , and it talks about how using some secret tehniques you can attract almost everything in life it's not some bullshit law of attraction, it's the real deal

[@pacochawa2746]

Hahaha. Atraction isnt a law. So what guys who all love footbal and going to all be gay? Partnership has a strong comon ground and diferent outlooks otherwise it would be boring and relationship wont last long.

[@shannongarrett4808]

Sounds like magic which is a sin

[@BobbieAtwood-bk7py]

This is about what you know is what you know. All her life, I’m sure, she was taught Who God Is. She had lived after her husband died and still had some of her beautiful things. She used what she had. Her beauty and charm and wit were the tools she used. Her maid had to be a heck of a woman to go with Judith!! She KNEW God. She believed in God. We can only hope that when the tribulation is here that we stand and let the Holy Spirit talk through us.🙏❤️❤️

[@philipambler3825]

To know such a technique, & practice it..even with the best intentions..is dangerous because no matter what, such power is so likely to lead to an evil result, simply out of naive foolishness. It is far safer spiritually to pray often, & be content.

[@SoLaris639]

@@shannongarrett4808they tell you it’s a sin so you’ll never see how powerfull you are.

[@BibleExplanied.offical]

A story that resonates greatly!

[@teresaevans5861]

PRAISE GOD 👏 🙌 👏 🙌

[@RichInspire24h]

Given Judith's profound display of faith and leadership, why has her story been excluded from so many versions of the Bible, despite its powerful message and historical significance?

[@evlug1sal241]

My guess is that women didn't have much power or say so, and this book would have gone against those old beliefs of woman being in charge.

[@patriciagrenier9082]

It is in my Catholic Bible. PRAISE GOD AND HER INSPIRED COURAGE♥️♥️♥️

[@lulabelle4760]

Because u must have(as a minimum) 2 witnesses to establish its authenticity. It can't be collaborated as inspired writing (from God). All though it's in the Catholic bible I have (its old).

[@CarltonBennett-i2e]

This is how God works thank you

[@danielmart7940]

Key take away,,,when on the eve of victory, do not got drunk with the intention of getting laid by a woman from the enemy's city😮 Lesson learned😊

[@Bunnyeensy111]

The prayer in that book is really beautiful

[@UpNorth-y3p]

Wow! I never knew. Thank you for this information. Gonna listen to the rest of those banned books too.

[@yaredhaile2859]

God bless you brother

[@MRSROBINC231]

Judith is my favorite chapter. I read about her in the apocrypha. My guess is that the patriarchy of that time didn’t want to give a woman credit for disarming a powerful general’s army using only beauty and profound faith and survive unscathed.

[@sheilalynn6016]

Thanks!

[@minnieperez3859]

❤ You go Judi ! Love Bible heroes stories.

[@jimoconnor76]

Yes, this is an excellent story and I want to learn more about

[@JoanneMulholand]

Great presentation. I am always looking for more information. Thank you

[@thomasaberlic375]

The story of Judith whether factual or allegorical, is inspirational. When men are absent, God works through the agency of courageous and devout women. The Book of Judges is testament to that. Read about Deborah and Jael, the latter who assassinated the military commander, Sisera.

[@jeannettemiller9275]

TMY FAVORITE BOOK OF THE BIBLE 👉🏾 THE BOOK I LIVE BY 💋

[@JCRastafari]

Amazing, time we do that with the current dragon....the nwo Babylon system leftwing rightwing same bird

[@KathyStandridge]

Glory Glory Glory to God, the creator of all that was that is and ever will be. I am brave the energy of this amazing woman, prostrate myself before God as a vessel to be used for his will. Glory Glory Glory to would you like the creator of all. The greatest on high more powerful than anyone or anything could ever be. I give myself to you Lord God heart mind body and soul. I set aside My Free Will Yahweh asking that it will be your will done through me.

[@patriciagrenier9082]

I try, I am weak. I first need HIM to be my strength, then step forward in HIS GLORY…. And that is each day♥️🙏♥️

[@Shalom-78]

I am confused, this is not the same Yodit, who destroyed Churches and Holy Books in Ethiopia of course????

[@amadeusamwater]

Nebuchadnezzar was king of Babylon, not Assyria, the general's name was Holofernes not Hollow Furnace. This AI needs to be replaced by one that works.

[@ReeRee-zj5zw]

She wasn't white and her real name was not Judith. The story was originally about an african indigenous women that tricked the catholic armies and also burned down churches in ethiopia. Gudit, but Her real name I believe is Akoo Manooyyee

[@Major_Pipps]

You're smoking crack rock, the story of Judith took place way before a Catholic church

[@tinamelton6491]

Just like today whoever owns the information can take withhold it or giveth. Less knowledge less power

[@aurel20111]

ok.... I have one question, if Truth and Love is the most important qualities in this realm, why are so many books talking about deception and winning throu deception or right out bloodshed? Shouldn't Truth and Love win over lies and deceptions? Just a curious mind looking for answers. God bless 🙏

[@ceilconstante640]

This is the 1st time I've heard about the Book of Judith. An amazing story of great faith and trust but maybe its controversial because she charmed and deceived. Are there any others in the Bible that did that as an act of faith?

[@bambi8263]

So are you gonna publsh more of the stories that were published as lost books, I saw you done a few like Jubilees Adam and Eve and the story about Jesus aa a child. Maybe more on the testaments of each of Jacob's son or the one on Thomas?

[@nguyenpham1582]

i love it :D 1:30

[@MarthaDedoch-t6w]

Amen

[@jeannettemiller9275]

THIS IS THE BOOK I LIVE BY💋💋🗡️⚔️

[@FaithReason-t4l]

how do you create your image in video ?

[@JudithKithcart]

Proud to have her name

[@michaelramsey3986]

Wasn't Nebacneser from Babylon not Assyria?

[@judithannbissett2816]

The name Judith means was praised in Aramaic Aka BAD ASS!!!!

[@kellyross4801]

The Book of Judith was not *banned, it was *removed by Luther and other reformers. It is part of what Catholics call the "Deutero-canonical" works, or the "Apocrypha", by Protestants. It is included in the oldest versions of the Greek Septuagint, the Scriptures Jesus used. After the fall of the Second Temple, the Jews themselves removed some books from their own canon, especially the ones that gave credence to the Christians position. This is called the Palestine Canon. Luther followed their example, but that's not the Canon Jesus and the Apostles knew. A little basic history, 101.

[@lh3346]

The visuals are off

[@dianafarmer5445]

She must've have been strong, it's not that easy to decapitate someone in 2 blows even with a sharp sword apparently. I've never done it myself to anyone so I don't know.

[@3209-f4h]

I know and most of you know why the KJV didn’t allow it ! King James didn’t want the story out thru the centuries.

[@philipambler3825]

Judith wouldn't be killing kids in Gaza...

[@skinnyway]

why do all of your thumbnails show people with #blackeyes or #pandaeyes ??

[@Steven-i6t]

This woman was not mentioned in any biblical reference to Babylon or nebakenezza, so this is probably planted by the serpent

[@LifeandSoul-f5m]

Revelation 22:18 Don't read anything not in the bible. Run away sheeps 🐑

[@DanHutchings-xx7ug]

Do you think the Bible is complete? Who is it that gave us the Bible?

[@adelinelau9249]

❤

[@JuanRodriguez-qr3yq]

Mi Judith mi Bebe

[@dorthy739]

🚪🛐

[@OutlawTV89]

how can ISRAEL stands defensless when IS-RA-EL never existed before 1945? Neb was the King of babylon btw

[@sword-and-shield]

Why? Easy.. not Holy Spirit inspired. Same as most of the Apocrypha. Now if to you the Word of God is just a book from man. Then it doesn't matter.

[@louiscassar7085]

Nebuchadnezzar was the King of Babylon..... NOT Assyrian

[@gilchristhawes4329]

They're the same

[@moxadurgin2508]

Part of why this is not in the KJB. Nebuchadnezzar was the King of Babylon not Persia, so the details could not be reconciled. Fr. Mike said it was written wrong on purpose to protect the innocent. I don't know about that,, but The Book of Judith is in the Catholic Bible. 😊

[@patriciagrenier9082]

⁠@@moxadurgin2508Babylon is the mighty capitol of Persia. At least at one time, many wars had upheavals, and border changes. Look 👀 it up, it’s interesting. Their existence started after the Akkadian empire broke up…

[@avapure3078]

a woman uses her beaut and meekness to blind an egomaniac; and decapitated him, sounds like a regiular woman.... seriously

[@avapure3078]

shes a murderer if anything

[@davidfoye4359]

THE JEWISH GOD IS A ANNUNAKI PRINCE NOT A GOD THE CREATOR HELPED JUDIS

[@patriciagrenier9082]

GOD BLESS YOU MY SISTER IN CHRIST❤🙏♥️ May GOD BLESS ISRAEL WITH COURAGE AND AMERICA ALSO AS HE HAS RAISED DONALD TRUMP TO PRESIDENCY IN HIS, GOD’S, HOLY NAME♥️🙏♥️

[@ayushgurung47]

wd

[@Alexander-o1y6e]

Why? Patriarchy. They want weak and obedient women.

[@laidbackmedia]

O 🐸 Rivet cry.

[@edwardova4273]

Aah are the democrats busy here too. I am a republican.

[@Dishagajare1829]

asd

[@williamfloydii1665]

The ppl in the Bible aren't white so I know this BS

[@daved6168]

NOT THE GREATEST ROLE MODEL IMO. REINFORCES UNWHOLESOME NARRATIVE OF WOMEN AS SEX OBJECTS, i.e, SEX SELLS!

[@empresswilandefrederici86]

Beautiful role model . A woman who dominated all men. A female King David

[@empresswilandefrederici86]

Perfect role model of God using women TOO and not Just men.

[@empresswilandefrederici86]

A women. Fearless in battle while the men around her shake in fear. Story for my future daughter

[@petertyson4022]

I read the story of Judith years ago. But I forgot her name. Lol.. 🤣🤣

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