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This thrilling story unveils the life of Judah Ben-Hur, a Jewish prince from Jerusalem who is enslaved by the Romans at the beginning of the first century. He eventually becomes a charioteer and then a Christian. His story unfolds at a time when Jesus Christ is ministering in Palistine. The novel reveals themes of betrayal, conviction, and redemption. In time, events lead characters to embrace love and compassion.

Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ is a novel by Lew Wallace published on November 12, 1880 by Harper & Brothers. Wallace's work is part of an important sub-genre of historical fiction set among the characters of the New Testament. The novel was a phenomenal best-seller; it soon surpassed Harriet Beecher Stowe's Uncle Tom's Cabin (1852) as the best-selling American novel and retained this distinction until the 1936 publication of Margaret Mitchell's Gone with the Wind. The central character is Judah, prince of the Hebrew house of Hur. Judah grows up in Jerusalem, during the turbulent years around the birth of Christ. His best friend is Messala, a Roman. As adults Judah and Messala become rivals, each hating the other, which leads to Judah's downfall and eventual triumph. Elements of the story include leprosy, naval battles among galleys, the Roman hippodrome, Roman adoption, Magus Balthasar, the Arab sheikh Ilderim.

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Book from: 1880Original Material, contain Author Biography and Story Pictures. Book summary and analysis.Super Summary, a modern alternative to Spark Notes and CliffsNotes, offers high-quality study guides for challenging works of literature. This page guide for “Ben-Hur” by Lew Wallace includes detailed chapter summaries and analysis covering 80 chapters, as well as several more in-depth sections of expert-written literary analysis. Featured content includes commentary on major characters, 25 important quotes, essay topics, and key themes like The Meaning of Christ in Christianity and Vengeance and Mercy.Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ is a novel by Lew Wallace published on November 12, 1880 by Harper & Brothers. Wallace's work is part of an important sub-genre of historical fiction set among the characters of the New Testament. The novel was a phenomenal best-seller; it soon surpassed Harriet Beecher Stowe's Uncle Tom's Cabin (1852) as the best-selling American novel and retained this distinction until the 1936 publication of Margaret Mitchell's Gone with the Wind. The central character is Judah, prince of the Hebrew house of Hur. Judah grows up in Jerusalem, during the turbulent years around the birth of Christ. His best friend is Messala, a Roman. As adults Judah and Messala become rivals, each hating the other, which leads to Judah's downfall and eventual triumph. Elements of the story include leprosy, naval battles among galleys, the Roman hippodrome, Roman adoption, Magus Balthasar, the Arab sheikh Ilderim.

Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ is a novel by Lew Wallace published on November 12, 1880 by Harper & Brothers. Wallace's work is part of an important sub-genre of historical fiction set among the characters of the New Testament. The novel was a phenomenal best-seller; it soon surpassed Harriet Beecher Stowe's Uncle Tom's Cabin (1852) as the best-selling American novel and retained this distinction until the 1936 publication of Margaret Mitchell's Gone with the Wind.

Judaea, first Century.Jewish prince Judah Ben-Hur is an Israelite of the tribe of Judah. He is blessed with everything a man can need, until is betrayed by his ambitious childhood roman friend Messala...Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ, was one of the first best seller in 1880. A novel of revenge and redemption with a philosophical, ethical and religious background. A real tale of the Christ that would make you cry, laugh and encourage Ben-Hur as he tries to complete his quest.

Judah Ben-Hur is a Jewish prince from Jerusalem, who is enslaved by the Romans at the beginning of the first century. Running in parallel with Judah's narrative is the unfolding story of Jesus, who is from the same region and around the same age. As Judah is being marched to a slave ship, Jesus offers him a drink of water and encouragement. Judah's experiences with betrayal and revenge lead to love and compassion after he witnesses the crucifixion of Christ.Ben-Hur is considered to be the most influential Christian book of the nineteenth century, inspiring other novels with biblical settings. It also inspired Pope Leo XIII to bless the book, becoming first novel ever to receive such praise. Published in 1880, the novel remained at the top of the US all-time bestseller list until the publication of Margaret Mitchell's Gone with the Wind in 1936. In 1959, the book regained its best-selling status with the motion picture adaptation of Ben-Her, which won 11 Academy Awards.This cloth-bound book includes a Victorian inspired dust-jacket, and is limited to 100 copies.

Lew Wallace’s novel sets the story of Judah Ben-Hur, a wealthy Jewish prince unjustly condemned to be a galley slave and robbed of his inheritance, against the birth, ministry, and crucifixion of Christ. Embittered by the betrayal of his Roman friend Messala and enraged by what he perceives as the arrogance of Rome, Ben-Hur slowly comes to the realization that the kingdom offered by the miracle worker and Messiah Jesus is spiritual, not political.The novel begins with a meeting in the desert of the Three Wise Men. Gaspar, the Greek, has learned from study and his country’s philosophers that each human being has an immortal soul and there exists one God. Melchior, the “Hindoo,” is moved by compassionate love for the suffering. Balthasar, the Egyptian, has performed good works. The three’s spiritual journeys lead them to Bethlehem and the cave in which Jesus is born.

Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ was published in 1880 and became the best-selling American novel of all time until it was surpassed by Gone with the Wind in 1936. Set at the beginning of the first century, the story’s eight books tell the life story of Judah Ben-Hur, a Jewish prince from Jerusalem. His story alternates and intersects with that of Jesus, who is about the same age and from the same area. As we begin he is accused of assassination and enslaved by the Romans, who also imprison his mother and sister and confiscate the family property. While serving on a Roman galley during a battle Judah saves the life of the commander, who adopts and frees him. Judah, now a Roman citizen, vows revenge and trains as a soldier and eventually becomes a charioteer. The centerpiece of the book is a high stakes chariot race between Judah and Massala, a childhood friend turned Roman soldier and adversary. After his victory, Judah returns to Jerusalem, finds and frees his mother and sister and becomes a devoted follower of Christ. His sister and mother are cured of leprosy by Christ, and Judah witnesses his crucifixion. Ben-Hur has been called “the most influential Christian book of the 19th century. The 1959 film starring Charleton Heston was the most expensive film ever made at the time and one of the most successfully, winning 11 Academy Awards.