Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ (Classics Library (Barbour Bargain))

This classic novel, subtitled A Tale of the Christ, has fascinated readers for generations with its vivid depictions of the birth and death of Jesus interwoven with the fictional story of Judah Ben-Hur, a young Jew who finds his life inexorably changed by the Messiah. Featuring the thrilling chariot race between Ben-Hur and his arch rival Messala (the scene made famous by the Oscar-winning 1959 Hollywood movie), the novel brims with action, historical detail, and thoughtful spiritual truths.Lew Wallace is the author of 'Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ (Classics Library (Barbour Bargain))', published 2000 under ISBN 9781577487760 and ISBN 1577487761.