· Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ. Ben-Hur.: Lew Wallace. Courier Dover Publications, - Fiction - pages. 1 Review. Betrayed by his best friend and enslaved by the Romans, Judah Ben-Hur seeks revenge but instead finds redemption through his encounters with Jesus Christ. Generations have thrilled to the sacred destiny of the mighty Reviews: 1. Title: Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ By: Lew Wallace Format: Paperback Number of Pages: Vendor: Dover Publications Publication Date: Dimensions: X (inches) Weight: 10 ounces ISBN: X ISBN Stock No: WW Ben-Hur: a tale of the Christ by Wallace, Lew, Publication date Topics Ben-Hur is betrayed by his best friend, Messala. Condemned to life as a galley slave, the future looks dismal, but Providence opens a way of escape and promises a bright, new future. As a free man, Ben-Hur gets his chance for revenge and reclaims the.
People often forget that the novel's full title is Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ. And though the film versions have tended to focus on the chariot race, Lew's book (like my version) goes beyond that to include the hero's redemptive encounters with Jesus. It was the spiritual content that launched Ben-Hur into widespread success. Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ (Hardcover) Published October 18th by Norilana Books. Hardcover, pages. Author (s): Lew Wallace. ISBN: (ISBN ) Edition language: English. Ben-Hur is one of the best selling books of all times. This poignant novel intertwines the life stories of a Jewish charioteer named Judah Ben-Hur and Jesus Christ. It explores the themes of betrayal and redemption. Ben-Hur's family is wrongly accused and convicted of treason during the time of Christ.
Ben-Hur is a fascinating character, an innocent subjected to huge punishment for a crime he didn't commit, torn by a desire for revenge, and constantly pulled between the lure of power and the lure of faith. He both hates the Romans, yet was saved by and adopted by one. This poignant novel intertwines the life stories of a Jewish charioteer named Judah Ben-Hur and Jesus Christ. It explores the themes of betrayal and redemption. Ben-Hur's family is wrongly accused and convicted of treason during the time of Christ. Ben-Hur fights to clear his family's name and is ultimately inspired by the rise of Jesus Christ and his message. Ben-Hur is a fascinating character, an innocent subjected to huge punishment for a crime he didn't commit, torn by a desire for revenge, and constantly pulled between the lure of power and the lure of faith.
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