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Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ
Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ
Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ
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Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ

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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 fights to clear his family's name and is ultimately inspired by the rise of Jesus Christ and his message. A powerful, compelling novel.
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Release dateOct 6, 2021
ISBN9781515453253
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Lew Wallace

Lew Wallace was an American lawyer, soldier, politician and author. During active duty as a second lieutenant in the Mexican-American War, Wallace met Abraham Lincoln, who would later inspire him to join the Republican Party and fight for the Union in the American Civil War. Following the end of the war, Wallace retired from the army and began writing, completing his most famous work, Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ while serving as the governor of New Mexico Territory. Ben-Hur would go on to become the best-selling American novel of the nineteenth century, and is noted as one of the most influential Christian books ever written. Although Ben-Hur is his most famous work, Wallace published continuously throughout his lifetime. Other notable titles include, The Boyhood of Christ, The Prince of India, several biographies and his own autobiography. Wallace died in 1909 at the age of 77, after a lifetime of service in the American army and government.

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  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    A young Jewish man clashes with the Roman Empire. His struggles embitter him until he is able to find the comfort of faith. Lots of action in this book. It has been some time since I read this book, but I remember putting it down at the end with a great deal of satisfaction with the read.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    This was the third 'library book' I read when I obtained access to the high school library as a freshman in the fall of 1942. It was a memorable book, though I suppose my memory has been enhanced by the movie. Wallace, I beleve, wrote it when he was an Army general stationed at a quiet Army post in New Mexico.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    Really good read!
  • Rating: 2 out of 5 stars
    2/5
    Yes, I know, it's one of the 1001 Books to Read Before You Die. And yes, it's all about revenge and redemption. But oh my goodness how tedious is this? Dull, overly verbose, what good story there may be lost in unnecessary words. I have no idea how much time I invested in reading this book. However much it was, it was about 75% too much!
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    This narrative is tempered with love and compassion, in contrast to moderns such as LaHaye and Jenkins, whose work mostly rejoices in the suffering of the infidel and the mocking of those of differing views. Ben Hur, while convoluted and logorrheic, remains inspiring.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    Better than the movie.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    The ultimate youth book. An extremely educating saga, a formidable revenge story, interspersed with important episodes in the life of Christ. I do not agree that Quo Vadis is more moving. They are equally great touching stories in their own special way. This one is a bit more entertaining and fast-paced. And, of course, the Hollywood classic starring Charlton Heston is just one of the best movies of all time.
  • Rating: 2 out of 5 stars
    2/5
    While the story itself is interesting, the writing felt a little forced and stilted. The style was simply not there and the writing felt a little archaic due to this. I felt a little cheated out of my expectations for this one and I would suggest that those interested in the tale might read a modern, or different, version of this story rather than resorting to this particular novel. Overall, a disappointing experience. 2 stars.
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    My rating is based on the movie, which I rather like
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    I thought I never say that, but the movie was better. Too much religion and Ben Hur was the hero in everything. Really reads like a script to an action movie.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    It was a great movie. How does the book stack up? In some ways, it's better: the stories are richer, there are many secondary stories that the movie could not accommodate. In some ways, it's not as good: the book has a lot of speechifying in it. If you skim those, I'd recommend reading the book after seeing the movie.
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    I read this long book long ago.

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