One of the most popular American novels of all time, Ben-Hur vividly reimagines the oppressive Roman occupation of ancient Palestine and the rise of Christianity. The saga of Judah
Ben-Hur’s spiritual journey from slavery to vengeance to redemption is both a vivid historical adventure and a powerful story of one man’s religious awakening.
Born the son of a Jewish nobleman, Ben-Hur is condemned to a life of slavery when his former friend wrongly accuses him of attempting to kill a Roman official. While his mother and sister are
imprisoned in a leper colony, Ben-Hur heroically escapes to challenge Massala’s domination in a chariot race. Before the cheering multitudes at the Roman Circus in Antioch, he achieves his revenge
and glory. But it is later, at the foot of a cross on a hill in Jerusalem, that he fulfills his true destiny.
Editorial Reviews
Editorial Reviews
“This is a performance of sustained excellence—sustained across a range of characters and emotions, across time and geography. Male and female, young and old, the self-absorbed and the selfless, the worldly and the spiritual—all are within the compass of James's command. His reading is at once evocative, moving, and entertaining.” —AudioFile
“James’ voice is pleasant and respectful of the work. He reads carefully and allows the reader time to see it all.” — Kliatt
“Compared with other romances…Ben-Hur easily passes them all, by a vitality which has a touch of genius.” —Carl Van Doren, Pulitzer Prize–winning biographer
Lewis “Lew” Wallace (1827–1905) was an American author and soldier. Born in Indiana, he served as governor of Utah (1878–81) and minister to Turkey (1881). His novel,
Ben-Hur (1880), has twice formed the subject of a spectatcular film.
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Format:
CD
Format:
Library CD
Format:
MP3 CD
Format:
Playaway
Available Formats :
CD, Library CD, MP3 CD, Playaway
Category:
Fiction/Classics
Publisher:
Blackstone Publishing
Publisher:
Blackstone Publishing
Publisher:
Blackstone Publishing
Publisher:
Blackstone Publishing
CDs:
19
CDs:
19
CDs:
2
CDs:
1
Runtime:
23.06
ISBN:
9781470824457
ISBN:
9780786162888
ISBN:
9780786172153
ISBN:
9781605148724
Audience:
Adult
Language:
English
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