Holofernes - Wikipedia
Holofernes (Ancient Greek: Ὀλοφέρνης; Hebrew: הולופרנס) was an invading Assyrian general in the Book of Judith, who was beheaded by Judith who entered his camp and decapitated him while he was intoxicated.
Judith beheading Holofernes - Wikipedia
Holofernes was an Assyrian general who was about to destroy Judith's home, the city of Bethulia. Overcome with drink, he passes out and is decapitated by Judith; his head is taken away in a basket (often depicted as being carried by an elderly female servant).
Holofernes | Assyrian general | Britannica
At the siege of the Jewish city of Bethulia, a general named Achior warned Holofernes of the danger of attacking the Jews. A beautiful Jewish widow named Judith left the besieged city in pretended flight and foretold to Holofernes…
Holofernes - Encyclopedia of The Bible - Bible Gateway
According to the book of Judith, Holofernes was the chief general of the army of Nebuchadnezzar, king of Assyria (!) and second only to the king in power . He was commissioned by the king with the task of subjugating “the whole of the west,” including Pal.
Apocrypha, Holofernes & Siege of Bethulia - Britannica
2024年12月27日 · Book of Judith, apocryphal work excluded from the Hebrew and Protestant biblical canons but included in the Septuagint (Greek version of the Hebrew Bible) and accepted in the Roman canon. The book relates that Nebuchadrezzar, king of Assyria, sent his general Holofernes on an expedition against
Judith, the Biblical widow, infiltrated an army and beheaded Holofernes
2019年3月22日 · Using her brains and looks, the widow Judith infiltrated Nebuchadrezzars's army and slayed its commander, Holofernes.
Topical Bible: Holofernes
Holofernes is tasked by Nebuchadnezzar to lead a campaign against the western nations that refused to support his war efforts. His mission is to subdue these nations and enforce the king's dominance. Holofernes is characterized as a powerful and ruthless military leader.
Judith: Apocrypha | Jewish Women's Archive
The apocryphal book of Judith tells the story of an Assyrian invasion of Israel, led by a man named Holofernes. Judith, a widow in a besieged Israelite town, seduces and murders Holofernes, securing victory for Israel.
The Two Slayings of Holofernes: Artemisia vs. Caravaggio
2024年8月30日 · The religious motif Judith Slaying Holofernes depicts the story of a woman freeing her people through an act of blood and bravery. Two famous artists, Artemisia Gentileschi and Michelangelo Caravaggio, each created their own unique image portraying the story.
The Story of Judith and Holofernes
Just as Judith, her defeat over the Assyrian general Holofernes quickly became immortalized within the art historical canon. Her story and she herself became an icon of womanly virtue and piety, of female rage.