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Slaying Holofernes: The Book of Judith and Women's Heroism
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- New Polity
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- Apr 17, 2026
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- 6407
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Summary
"The Lord struck him down by the hand of a female!" Is the story of Judith a rejection of male power and patriarchy? What does Judith show about how power is used differently between men and women? How does God reveal his power in the actions of men and women? In this podcast, Marc Barnes and Star Plato discuss the Book of Judith and what it teaches regarding the sexual difference. Don't miss our last chance sale New Polity's 2026 conference "Man, Woman, Tyrant, Slave"! Get your ticket now at https://newpolity.com/2026 Subscribe to New Polity Magazine! https://newpolity.com/magazine Read our essays: https://newpolity.com/essays Please consider donating to help us make more: https://newpolity.com/donate