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Ben-Hur, a Tale of the Christ Annotated
2020·743 pages
In ancient Judea, Jewish prince Judah Ben-Hur is wrongly imprisoned and enslaved by the Romans, fueling his quest for revenge against his betrayer.
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In ancient Judea, Jewish prince Judah Ben-Hur is wrongly imprisoned and enslaved by the Romans, fueling his quest for revenge against his betrayer.
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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
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Brief, implied romantic encounters with no explicit details. Implied threats in slavery and captivity contexts, but no explicit assaults.
Violence & gore
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Frequent violent scenes including battles, chariot crashes with injuries, galley slave beatings, and crucifixion depictions.
Profanity
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No profanity or strong language.
Substance use
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Occasional alcohol consumption in social settings, not glamorized.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQIA+ representation.
Religious content
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Central Christian themes with Jesus as a key figure, miracles, conversion, and devotional elements throughout.
Magic & witchcraft
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No witchcraft or occult elements.
Occult / demonology
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No evidence found in available sources.
Political content
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Depictions of Roman imperialism, Jewish resistance, and social hierarchies in ancient society.
Self-harm / suicide
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No self-harm or suicide depicted.
Abuse & suffering
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Extensive portrayals of slavery, betrayal, leprosy suffering, family separation, and systemic cruelty under Roman rule. Implied threats in slavery and captivity contexts, but no explicit assaults.
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