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Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ - Lew Wallace (1880) Summary
Book 278: Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ - Lew Wallace (1880)
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Book at a glance: Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ by Lew Wallace, first published in 1880, is a monumental work of historical fiction. Set in ancient Judea, the story intertwines the life of Judah Ben-Hur, a Jewish prince wrongfully enslaved by the Romans, with key moments from the life of Jesus Christ. This narrative follows Ben-Hur's quest for vengeance, redemption, and spiritual awakening, framed against the backdrop of Roman oppression, Jewish unrest, and the dawn of Christianity. The novel was immensely popular in…
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