Ben-Hur

Ben-Hur: Or The Days Of The Messiah is a historical fiction novel written by Lewis Wallace and published in 1884. The story is set in Judea at the time of Jesus Christ and follows the life of a Jewish prince named Judah Ben-Hur. The novel begins with the childhood of Ben-Hur and his close friendship with a Roman boy named Messala. However, their friendship is shattered when Messala becomes a Roman soldier and accuses Ben-Hur of a crime he did not commit. Ben-Hur is then sold into slavery and spends years working as a galley slave on a Roman ship. After a shipwreck, Ben-Hur is rescued by a wealthy Arab and becomes a successful charioteer. He eventually returns to Judea and seeks revenge against Messala. Along the way, he encounters Jesus Christ and becomes a follower of his teachings. The novel is known for its vivid descriptions of ancient Judea and its portrayal of Jesus Christ. It also explores themes of revenge, forgiveness, and redemption. Ben-Hur: Or The Days Of The Messiah has been adapted into several films and stage productions, including the 1959 film starring Charlton Heston.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.