Judith Triumphant (1905)

By Thompson Buchanan

Book Overview

Judith Triumphant is a historical fiction novel written by Thompson Buchanan and first published in 1905. The story is set in ancient Israel and follows the life of Judith, a beautiful and intelligent Jewish widow who saves her people from the invading army of Holofernes, the general of the Assyrian king Nebuchadnezzar. The novel is based on the biblical story of Judith, which is found in the Old Testament Apocrypha. The novel begins with the invasion of the Assyrian army and the siege of the Jewish city of Bethulia. The people of Bethulia are desperate and on the brink of surrendering to the Assyrians when Judith steps forward with a plan to save her people. She uses her beauty and charm to gain access to Holofernes' tent and then kills him in his sleep, thus causing the Assyrian army to flee in disarray. The novel explores the themes of faith, courage, and sacrifice as Judith puts her own life on the line to save her people. It also portrays the struggle between good and evil, as Judith faces the temptation to betray her people and side with the Assyrians. Overall, Judith Triumphant is a gripping and inspiring tale of one woman's bravery and determination in the face of overwhelming odds. It is a timeless story that continues to captivate readers to this day.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163900710
• ISBN13: 9781163900710
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 262 Pages
• Weight: 0.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"