Ben-Hur - Wallace, Lew
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First published in 1880, "Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ" by Lew Wallace is considered one of the most important and influential Christian novels of the nineteenth-century. The novel follows much of the life of Judah Ben-Hur, a Jewish prince from Jerusalem living in the time of Christ. Wallace intertwines the lives of Judah and Jesus of Nazareth, beginning the novel with the events of the Nativity and later following the downfall and ensuing hardships of Judah's life as a Roman slave, charioteer, and later, a convert to Christianity. The events depicted in the Gospels of the New Testament…mehr

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First published in 1880, "Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ" by Lew Wallace is considered one of the most important and influential Christian novels of the nineteenth-century. The novel follows much of the life of Judah Ben-Hur, a Jewish prince from Jerusalem living in the time of Christ. Wallace intertwines the lives of Judah and Jesus of Nazareth, beginning the novel with the events of the Nativity and later following the downfall and ensuing hardships of Judah's life as a Roman slave, charioteer, and later, a convert to Christianity. The events depicted in the Gospels of the New Testament concerning Jesus are carefully threaded throughout Judah's story, ultimately finding both Jesus and Judah at the Crucifixion, though in different capacities. The incredible historical spectacle that is Judah of the House of Hur's life is a demonstration of fortitude and conviction, a classic story of redemption for the whole family. "Ben-Hur" was an immediate success upon its publication and was the first novel to ever be blessed by a pope. Wallace wrote this remarkable epic work as an inspiration of faith, and it became one of the most popular and enduring American novels of the nineteenth century. This edition is printed on premium acid-free paper.
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Autorenporträt
Born on April 10, 1827, in Brookville, Indiana, Lew Wallace was the second son of David and Esther Wallace. His father, David Wallace, served as Indiana's lieutenant governor and later as governor, immersing Lew in a politically active environment. Despite a formal education that was often interrupted, Lew developed a passion for literature and storytelling from an early age. ¿Wallace's career was multifaceted; he practiced law, served as a Union general during the American Civil War, and held various political and diplomatic positions. Notably, he was appointed governor of the New Mexico Territory from 1878 to 1881, during which he worked to restore order following the Lincoln County War. Subsequently, he served as U.S. Minister to the Ottoman Empire from 1881 to 1885, strengthening diplomatic relations between the two nations. ¿In addition to his public service, Wallace was a prolific author, best known for his historical novel Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ, published in 1880. The novel became the best-selling American book of the 19th century and was hailed as "the most influential Christian book of the nineteenth century." Wallace continued to write until his death on February 15, 1905, in Crawfordsville, Indiana, leaving a legacy that bridged the realms of literature, military service, and diplomacy.