Lew Wallace
Author
Description
Published in 1880, Ben-Hur is a fictionalization of the events of Christ's life, beginning with the Nativity and ending with the Crucifixion. The story uses a parallel structure to simultaneously explore the life of Judah Ben-Hur, a Hebrew prince who lived in the time of Christ. This remarkable work of historical fiction reshaped the landscape of American popular literature and prompted millions of readers to reevaluate their personal views of Christianity....
2) Ben-Hur
Description
Having spent years in slavery after false accusation of treason, Jewish nobleman Ben-Hur returns home seeking revenge but his life transforms when he meets a Nazarene named Jesus Christ.