Ben-Hur
by Lew Wallace
- First published
- 1880
- Reading level
- Plain English
- Price
- Free
About the book
"Ben-Hur: A tale of the Christ" by Lew Wallace is a novel published in 1880. It follows Judah Ben-Hur, a Jewish prince from Jerusalem who is falsely accused of attempted assassination and enslaved by the Romans. As he endures brutal servitude and later becomes a charioteer, his path repeatedly crosses with Jesus Christ. The story weaves themes of betrayal, revenge, and redemption, ultimately transforming from a tale of vengeance into one of love, compassion, and forgiveness.
- Historical fiction
- Jesus Christ
- Christian fiction
- Rome
- Tiberius, Emperor of Rome 42 B.C.-37 A.D.
- Bible. New Testament
Updated September 2026. Public domain in the USA. Text and summary from Project Gutenberg eBook #2145. Ben-Hur on Wikipedia.
