Ben-Hur: a tale of the Christ (eBook, ePUB) - Wallace, Lew
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Ben-Hur: A tale of Christ is considered “the most influential Christian book of the nineteenth century”and has become the best-selling American novel. The book also inspired other novels with biblical settings and has been adapted to produce scenarios and cinemas. The story tells descriptively the adventures of Judah Ben-Hur, a fictitious Jewish prince of Jerusalem who is a slave to the Romans at the beginning of the first century and becomes a charioteer and a Christian. Running in parallel with Judas’s narration is the story of Jesus who comes from the same region and is a similar age. The…mehr

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Ben-Hur: A tale of Christ is considered “the most influential Christian book of the nineteenth century”and has become the best-selling American novel. The book also inspired other novels with biblical settings and has been adapted to produce scenarios and cinemas. The story tells descriptively the adventures of Judah Ben-Hur, a fictitious Jewish prince of Jerusalem who is a slave to the Romans at the beginning of the first century and becomes a charioteer and a Christian. Running in parallel with Judas’s narration is the story of Jesus who comes from the same region and is a similar age. The novel reflects themes of betrayal, conviction and redemption, with a plot of vengeance that leads to a love story and compassion.
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Lew Wallace, whose full name was Lewis Wallace, was an American lawyer, politician, Union general in the American Civil War, diplomat, and author, born on April 10, 1827, in Brookville, Indiana, and died on February 15, 1905, in Crawfordsville, Indiana. He is best known for his historical novel 'Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ' (1880), which has been considered one of the best-selling novels of the nineteenth century. 'Ben-Hur' explores themes of redemption and revenge, set against the backdrop of the life of Jesus, and is notable for its vivid depiction of chariot racing in ancient Rome, which has been adapted into multiple films. Wallace's literary style in 'Ben-Hur' seamlessly blends historical narrative with adventure and has been praised for its richly detailed settings and complex characters. Aside from his work in literature, Wallace had a substantial military and political career, serving as governor of the New Mexico Territory and as U.S. Minister to the Ottoman Empire. His multi-faceted life contributed to the depth and authenticity of his writings, making him a unique figure in American literary and historical circles.