Ben-Hur: A tale of the Christ: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
Ben-Hur: A tale of the Christ: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
Ben-Hur: A tale of the Christ is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Wallace, Lew (1827–1905).
Catalogue synopsis
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"Ben-Hur: A tale of the Christ" by Lew Wallace is a novel published in 1880. It follows Judah Ben-Hur, a Jewish prince from Jerusalem who is falsely accused of attempted assassination and enslaved by the Romans. As he endures brutal servitude and later becomes a charioteer, his path repeatedly crosses with Jesus Christ. The story weaves themes of betrayal, revenge, and redemption, ultimately transforming from a tale of vengeance into one of love, compassion, and forgiveness.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Ben-Hur: A tale of the Christ
- Author credits: Wallace, Lew (1827–1905)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Bible. New Testament -- History of Biblical events -- Fiction
- Christian fiction
- Historical fiction
- Jesus Christ -- Fiction
- Rome -- History -- Tiberius, 14-37 -- Fiction
- Tiberius, Emperor of Rome 42 B.C.-37 A.D. -- Fiction
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- Category: Classics of Literature
- Category: Historical Novels
- Historical Fiction
- Movie Books
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