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  • A Tale of the Christ
  • Written by: Lew Wallace
  • Narrated by: Todd McLaren
  • Length: 23 hrs and 12 mins
  • 4.9 out of 5 stars (7 ratings)

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Written by: Lew Wallace
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A classic of faith, fortitude, and inspiration, this faithful New Testament tale combines the events of the life of Jesus with grand historical spectacle in the exciting story of Judah of the House of Hur, a man who finds extraordinary redemption for himself and his family.

Judah Ben-Hur lives as a rich Jewish prince and merchant in Jerusalem at the beginning of the first century. His old friend, Messala, arrives as commanding officer of the Roman legions. They become bitter enemies. Because of an unfortunate accident, Ben-Hur is sent as a slave in the mines, while his family is sent to leprosy caves. As Messala is dying from being crushed in a chariot race, he reveals where Ben-Hur's family is. On the road to find them, Ben-Hur meets the Christ as he is on the road to Golgotha to be crucified. That day changes Ben-Hur's life forever, for that is the day he becomes a believer.
Public Domain (P)2011 Tantor
Classics Genre Fiction
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Perseverance rewarded

Like many classics, one must persevere through the first part of the book and then one finds the story gradually growing upon oneself until one is entirely wrapped up in it. Book I may be difficult, but persevere and you will find that Ben-Hur is a breath-taking tale. Wallace paints a vivid picture of Palestine at the time of Christ, delving into culture, religion and politics to masterfully contrast the Messiah the Jews expected with the true Messiah, Son of the Living God.

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