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Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ

Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ

ClassicsHistorical Fiction
Pages
384
Published
1900
Language
English

Synopsis

Experience the epic story of Judah Ben-Hur, a Jewish prince falsely accused and enslaved by the Romans. Witness his journey through betrayal and hardship, culminating in a legendary chariot race that offers a chance at freedom and redemption. This classic tale unfolds against the backdrop of the Roman Empire and the life of Jesus Christ.

Genres

Classics Historical Fiction Literary Fiction Religion Biography Christianity Drama History

About the author

L
Lew Wallace

Lewis "Lew" Wallace was an American lawyer, Union general in the American Civil War, governor of the New Mexico Territory, politician, diplomat, and author from Indiana. Among his novels and biographies, Wallace is best known for his historical adventure story, Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ (1880), a bestselling novel that has been called "the most influential Christian book of the nineteenth century." - wikipedia

Characters

Judah Ben-HurProtagonist
All characters in Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ