Ben-Hur; a tale of the Christ by Lew Wallace

Ben-Hur; a tale of the Christ’ is historical fiction novel by Lew Wallace. It was first published in the year 1880. The story recounts in descriptive detail the adventures of Judah Ben-Hur, a Jewish prince from Jerusalem who is enslaved by the Romans at the beginning of the 1st century and becomes a charioteer and a Christian. Running in parallel with Judah’s narrative is the unfolding story of Jesus, from the same region and around the same age. The novel reflects themes of betrayal, conviction, and redemption, with a revenge plot that leads to a story of love and compassion.