Judith, a Play in Three Acts Founded on the Apocryphal Book of Judith

This play by Arnold Bennett, based on the Apocryphal Book of Judith, unfolds as a dramatic retelling of the heroine who saves her people from the Assyrian general Holofernes. Set in the besieged city of Bethulia, where water has run out and morale falters, the tension rises between Ozias and the desperate citizens. Judith breaks her isolation to declare her faith in God and her intention to act, bringing new resolve to the people. Her beauty and determination captivate and unsettle those around her, foreshadowing the daring plan she is about to execute. The drama portrays faith, courage, and intellect as transformative forces against fear and oppression.