Ben Hur: A Tale of The Christ

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An unforgettable account of betrayal, revenge, and rebellion. Lew Wallace tells the story of a young Jewish nobleman who fell from Roman favor and was sentenced to life as a galley slave—all at the hands of his childhood friend. Years later Ben-Hur regains his freedom and seeks revenge on his enemies and answers to his turmoil. Through it all, he is brought to an encounter with the grace of God. More

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Joseph Kotvas

Joseph Kotvas

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Ben Hur is a fascinating book. It can be rather obscure at some points because of its age; but if you don't mind the century–old English, it will be a book you can't put down. Its romance, warfare, and historical insight thoroughly entertain, while its high literary quality, Christian perspective, and lasting appeal make it worthy of the term "classic".

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Carl Van Duren

Carl Van Duren

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Compared with other romances… Ben-Hur easily passes them all, by a vitality which has a touch of genius.

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