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In a world ruled by tyrants and kings, the fate of a holy nation rests on the valiant shoulders of one woman: her beauty a weapon, her faith a shield.
JUDITH is a fictional re-imagining of the events depicted in the Apocrypha's Book of Judith, as well as the untold years leading up to her legendary encounter with Assyrian general Holofernes. During their fateful meeting, she saved her people with a single, irreversible act, bringing an empire to its knees.
This series traces Judith's transformation long before history remembers her name. We follow her early life, including her marriage to the enigmatic Manasseh, a haunted man shrouded in rumors and secrecy. Their union forges her destiny and reshapes the woman she'll become. With the steadfast help of her God, Judith goes from dutiful daughter to reluctant bride to fearless strategist, learning to wield power in a world designed to deny it.
Meanwhile, as Judith's world narrows inward, General Holofernes' unfolds beyond her village walls. King Nebuchadnezzar's most feared tactician leads a ruthless campaign across the region, crushing cities through terror, siege, and calculated brutality. Brilliant, broken, and dangerously devout in his loyalty to the empire, Holofernes isn't a distant villain but a looming presence whose cunning will reshape every choice Judith makes.
Part biblical war epic. Part sweeping romance. Part family saga. Part psychological thriller. JUDITH isn't just a powerful story, it's a propulsive, character-driven series about faith that saves, the quiet forging of feminine resolve, and the price of defying tyranny. It's a tale that begins with a marriage born in scandal and ends with the single stroke of a blade.
Author's Note: JUDITH portrays the biblical world as a Shemitic and African-connected ancient Near Eastern society. The characters are written as Black, reflecting historical scholarship, geography, and lineage often overlooked in traditional portrayals.