Christian Fiction
Ben-Hur : a Tale of the Christ
2018·341 pages
A Jewish prince's epic journey of betrayal and redemption intertwines with the life of Jesus Christ.
Owned
No reviews yet
Owned
A Jewish prince's epic journey of betrayal and redemption intertwines with the life of Jesus Christ.
About
Details
Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ is a novel by Lew Wallace published by Harper and Brothers 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 US all-time bestseller list until the publ...
What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Romance & sex
AI
Minor romantic elements; focus on emotional bonds, no explicit content.
Violence & gore
AI
Frequent violence including battles, chariot race injuries, and crucifixion scenes.
Profanity
AI
No profanity depicted.
Substance use
AI
No substance use depicted.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
AI
No LGBTQ+ representation present.
Religious content
AI
Central Christian themes; Jesus' life and teachings are pivotal to the story.
Magic & witchcraft
AI
No fantasy magic or witchcraft present.
Occult / demonology
AI
No occult or demonic content present.
Political content
AI
Themes of Roman oppression and Jewish resistance are recurring.
Self-harm / suicide
AI
No self-harm or suicide depicted.
Abuse & suffering
AI
Depictions of slavery, betrayal, and systemic cruelty under Roman rule.
Other
AI
No information found.