It's a lesser-known story. The innkeeper threw out the concubine perhaps due to some conflict or misunderstanding.
The story involves a complex set of circumstances. Maybe the innkeeper had space limitations or personal issues that led to the ejection of the concubine. It's a story that requires deeper exploration of the cultural and religious context of the Old Testament.
Well, the Old Testament is full of stories. It includes those of prophets like Isaiah and Jeremiah, and also accounts of the Israelites' history. For example, the Exodus story of how they escaped from slavery in Egypt is there.
The story involves Balaam and his donkey. The donkey was able to speak to Balaam when it saw an angel blocking their way that Balaam couldn't see.
Jonah was a prophet in the Old Testament. He was called by God to go to the city of Nineveh to preach repentance to its people.
Gideon was a judge in Israel. He was called by God to deliver the Israelites from the Midianites who were oppressing them.
Judith was a remarkable figure. She was a widow, and she had the courage to take on the powerful Assyrian army. She used her wits and her faith to outmaneuver the enemy. She was known for her beauty which she also used to some extent in her plan to get close to Holofernes, the Assyrian general, and ultimately save her people.
The innkeeper's role was to manage the inn. But in the context of the story, his main role was to turn away Mary and Joseph due to lack of space, which then led to the birth of Jesus in a stable.
I'm not sure specifically which 'the innkeeper's wife story' you are referring to. There could be many stories with such a title. It might be a local folktale where the innkeeper's wife has some interesting adventures, perhaps she helps travelers in unexpected ways or has a mystery to solve in the inn.
Well, in some renditions, the innkeeper is named Tom Smith. However, different tellings of the Christmas story might give the innkeeper a different name or not even mention it explicitly.
Judith is the most important character. She is the brave woman who saves her people. And Holofernes, the Assyrian general, is also important as he is the target of Judith's plan.
I'm not sure exactly who rediscovered them. Different interpretations and religious scholars might have varying opinions on this.