Download or read book Ben-Hur: A tale of the Christ written by Lew Wallace and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-05-28 with total page 543 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ben-Hur describes the adventures of Judah Ben-Hur, Jewish prince from Jerusalem who gets betrayed by his friend from childhood and enslaved by the Romans. He is taken to Rome where he becomes a charioteer and a Christian. Running in parallel with Judah's narrative is the unfolding story of Jesus, who comes from the same region and is a similar age. The novel reflects themes of betrayal, conviction, and redemption, with a revenge plot that leads to a story of love and compassion.