Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ: Collector's Edition - Hardcover

Carol Wallace

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1782642234 ISBN 13: 9781782642237

Publisher: Lion Fiction, 2016

Synopsis

As one of the bestselling stories of all time, Lew Wallace's Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ has captivated and enthralled millions around the world - both in print and on the big screen. Now Lew's great-great-granddaughter has taken the old-fashioned prose of this classic novel and breathed new life into it for today's audience. Coming to cinemas in August 2016 as Ben-Hur, a major motion picture from MGM and Paramount studios, the story follows Judah Ben-Hur, a Jewish nobleman whose childhood friend Messala betrays him. Accused of trying to murder the new Roman governor in Jerusalem, Judah is sentenced to the galley ships and vows to seek revenge against the Romans and Messala. But a chance encounter with a carpenter from Nazareth sets Judah on a different path. Rediscover the intrigue, romance, and tragedy in this thrilling adventure. The collector's edition contains more than 100 special features including: * 16 pages of colour photos from the 2016 major motion picture * Bonus content-three additional chapters * Dozens of photos and images illustrating the novel and the life of Lew Wallace * Trivia about the book, the movies, the author, and more!

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Review:

When Judah Ben-Hur, a Jewish prince alive during Jesus Christ's lifetime, is wrongly accused of attempting to assassinate the Roman governor of Jerusalem by his childhood friend Messala, the Romans enslave him and capture his mother and sister. While working in the galley of a battleship, Ben-Hur saves the life of a Roman tribune, Arrius, who decides to adopt the former prince, change his name to Young Arrius, take him to Rome, and train the boy in the Roman ways, including the popular sport of chariot racing. While searching for what may have happened to his family, Ben-Hur takes advantage of an opportunity to challenge Messala to a chariot race. After establishing himself as a fierce competitor, Ben-Hur is persuaded to train an army that will support the rightful king of the Jews--who some believe to be a man from Nazareth. Unbeknownst to Ben-Hur, the true savior has different plans. Wallace ("To Marry an English Lord")--the great-great-granddaughter of the author of the original "Ben-Hur," Lew Wallace--has done a fine job of revising the text for modern readers. The narrative assumes some Biblical knowledge, as Ben-Hur comes into contact with characters from well-known Bible stories, including a wise man and Jesus himself. Patches of awkward dialogue contrast the lyrical, cinematic descriptions of Ben-Hur's struggles and triumphs. The epic novel, spanning about 12 years of Ben-Hur's life, will be relished not only by fans of Christian fiction, but any reader who craves historical accounts of high adventure, action, and drama. --Publishers Weekly

About this edition

• Publisher: Lion Fiction
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1782642234
• ISBN 13: 9781782642237
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 450