Lewis Wallace

Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ is a novel by Lew Wallace published on November 12, 1880, and considered "the most influential Christian book of the nineteenth century". It became a best-selling American novel, surpassing Harriet Beecher Stowe's Uncle Tom's Cabin (1852) in sales. The book also inspired other novels with biblical settings and was adapted for the stage and motion picture productions. Ben-Hur remained at the top of the bestseller lists until the publication of Margaret Mitchell's Gone with the Wind (1936). The 1959 MGM film adaptation of Ben-Hur was seen by tens of millions and won eleven Academy Awards in 1960, after which the book's sales increased and it surpassed Gone with the Wind. The novel was blessed by Pope Leo XIII, the first work of fiction to be so honored. The success of the novel and its stage and film adaptations also helped it to become a popular cultural icon that was used to promote numerous commercial products. The story recounts in descriptive detail the adventures of Judah Ben-Hur, a fictional Jewish prince from Jerusalem who is enslaved by the Romans at the beginning of the 1st century and 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.

La historia del joven Jud Ben Hur y sus peripecias en un mundo en que se gesta una nueva fe. La historia de Ben-Hur est dividida en ocho grandes partes, cada una con sus respectivos cap tulos en donde se explica la trama de manera cronol gica y continua.

A classic epic novel first published in 1880, Ben-Hur has enchanted generations familiar both with Lew Wallace's legendary book, and the award-winning 1959 film. Set in biblical times in Jerusalem, it tells the story of Ben-Hur whose life intertwines with Jesus' and affects our hero in ways he could never suspect. With a new Hollywood remake due for cinema release in February 2016, rediscover the original book that started a sensation.When Jewish nobleman Judah Ben-Hur comes face to face with his childhood friend Messala, it becomes apparent that they have both changed in the last few years. Messala has returned home to Jerusalem as commanding officer of a Roman legion and, when a roof tile accidentally knocks the Roman governor from his horse during a parade, Messala accuses his childhood friend of attempted assassination. In a land where summary justice prevails, Ben-Hur is sent to work on the galley ships for life, his property is seized and his family imprisoned (and destined to catch leprosy).Dodging death by chance on the slave ship, Ben-Hur survives against the odds.From then on, trained as warrior and a charioteer, he resolves to seek redemption and revenge for his family, whatever the price might be. But as prefaced by the first chapter of the book, Jesus and Ben-Hur's lives are unfolding in parallel...How far will Ben Hur be able to take his lust for revenge? Will the Roman authorities' reprisals or Jesus' influence interfere before he achieves his goal? In the end, Ben Hur proves to be the ultimate tale of plotted revenge, compassion and forgiveness.

Ben-Hur es una novela del escritor Lewis Wallace, publicada por primera vez el 12 de noviembre de 1880, que relata la historia del joven Jud Ben Hur y sus peripecias en un mundo en que se gesta una nueva fe. Se han hecho varias versiones f lmicas de la novela, las dos m s importantes son las dirigidas por Fred Niblo en 1925 y William Wyler en 1959. La historia de Ben-Hur est dividida en ocho grandes partes, cada una con sus respectivos cap tulos en donde se explica la trama de manera cronol gica y continua. Lewis Wallace dijo que escribi Ben-Hur como una manera de interpretar sus propias creencias acerca de Dios y de Cristo. Tambi n se ha asegurado que l, antes, hab a sido incr dulo y fue precisamente a trav s de sus estudios en documentos de la poca para redactar su novela, que lleg a la conclusi n de que realmente existi Jes s de Nazaret.

Ben-Hur is one of the best selling books of all times. This poignant novel intertwines the life stories of a Jewish charioteer named Judah Ben-Hur and Jesus Christ. It explores the themes of betrayal and redemption. Ben-Hur's family is wrongly accused and convicted of treason during the time of Christ. Ben-Hur fights to clear his family's name and is ultimately inspired by the rise of Jesus Christ and his message. A powerful, compelling novel.

Ben-Hur is one of the best selling books of all times. This poignant novel intertwines the life stories of a Jewish charioteer named Judah Ben-Hur and Jesus Christ. It explores the themes of betrayal and redemption. Ben-Hur's family is wrongly accused and convicted of treason during the time of Christ. Ben-Hur fights to clear his family's name and is ultimately inspired by the rise of Jesus Christ and his message. A powerful, compelling novel.