num_pages: 576
description: Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ (1880) by Lew Wallace is one of the most popular and beloved 19th century American novels. 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.A classic of faith, fortitude, and inspiration.
language: English
title: Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ
titlecomplete: Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ
characters: Messala, Simonides, Esther, Quintus Arrius, Judah Ben-Hur
genres: Fiction, Historical, Christian Fiction, Religion, Adventure, Literature, Classics, Historical Fiction, Christian, Christianity
ratings_count: 35578
places: Rome, Israel, Judea, Jerusalem
publisher: Signet Classics