"Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ" by Lew Wallace follows the story of Judah Ben-Hur, a Jewish prince in ancient Jerusalem. Betrayed by his childhood friend Messala, a Roman tribune, Ben-Hur is unjustly imprisoned and forced into slavery. As he seeks vengeance and redemption, he embarks on a harrowing journey filled with trials, including a dramatic chariot race. Along the way, Ben-Hur encounters Jesus Christ, whose teachings transform his life. This epic novel explores themes of faith, forgiveness, and the struggle between oppression and liberty, set against the backdrop of a deeply divided world. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book is part of a book series called Purnell Classics .
There are 197 pages in this book. This book was published in 2022 by Forgotten Books .
This book contains the following story:
Ben Hur
In first-century Judea, Jewish prince Judah Ben-Hur is falsely accused of assassinating a Roman governor, and sentenced to life as a galley slave. His fortunes are reversed when he saves the captain’s life and he returns, determined to seek his revenge against those who have brought misfortune to both himself and his family. His life becomes intertwined with that of Christ’s, and after witnessing His teachings and eventual crucifixion Ben-Hur discovers the redemptive power of forgiveness.
This book has been nominated for the following award:
Parents' Choice Award
This book was recognised by the Parents' Choice Award.
This book features the following character:
Lewis Wallace
This book features the character Lewis Wallace.
