Ben-Hur [A Tale of the Christ] (1925) A SDG Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ, General Lew Wallace’s sprawling, red-blooded, reverent 1880 historical novel of a first-century Jewish prince’s changing fortunes and chance encounters with Jesus Christ was a runaway bestseller in its day, for decades outselling every other American novel until the 1936 release of Gone With the Wind. CHAPTER I . Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ . Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by Project Gutenberg. by Lew Wallace . The Jebel es Zubleh is a mountain fifty miles and more in length, Had the Academy Awards been given out at this time, Ben-Hur would undoubtedly have won it's share. Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ. Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ . The book was published in multiple languages including English, consists of 620 pages and is available in Hardcover format. A TALE OF THE CHRIST. Judah Ben-Hur, a prince of Jerusalem, is involved in an accident to the Roman procurator which is taken to be intentional. Judah Ben-Hur, a prince of Jerusalem, is involved in an accident to the Roman procurator which is taken to be intentional. to THE WIFE OF MY YOUTH who still abides with me . Ben-Hur must totally embrace Christ's edict of love and forgiveness before he can be reunited with his family. BOOK FIRST . By: Lew Wallace (1827-1905) Ben-Hur is a story of two very different heroes. It was published on November 12, 1880 by Harper & Brothers. The first edition of the novel was published in 1880, and was written by Lew Wallace. by Lew Wallace . Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ is a 1925 American silent epic adventure-drama film directed by Fred Niblo and written by June Mathis based on the 1880 novel Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ by General Lew Wallace.Starring Ramon Novarro as the title character, the film is the first feature-length adaptation of the novel and second overall, following the 1907 short. He is seized and sent to the fleet as a galley-slave, while his family is imprisoned and the family goods confiscated. NEW YORK CHAPTER I . WALLACE AUTHOR OF "THE FAIR GOD" "Learn of the philosophers always to look for natural causes in all extraordinary events; and when such natural causes are wanting, recur to God" Count de Gabalis. BOOK FIRST . Judah Ben-Hur, a prince of Jerusalem, is involved in an accident to the Roman procurator which is taken to be intentional. Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ (1880) by Lew Wallace is one of the most popular and beloved 19th century American novels. Lew Wallace's Ben-Hur: A Tale of Christ, is the story of the life of Jesus told within the exciting tale of Judah of the House of Hur. By: Lew Wallace (1827-1905) Ben-Hur is a story of two very different heroes. 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. The iconic character of Judah Ben-Hur comes to life again. Lew Wallace’s nineteenth century novel, Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ, inspired two silent movies in the early decades of the twentieth century and the magnificent 1959 film starring Charlton Heston in the lead role.Almost everyone agrees that Heston was born to play the part, and who can forget the drama and excitement of the chariot race with which the movie comes to its climax? This happened during the reign of Pope Leo XIII. The Jebel es Zubleh is a mountain fifty miles and more in length, Lew Wallace's Ben-Hur: A Tale of Christ, is the story of the life of Jesus told within the exciting tale of Judah of the House of Hur. Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ is an historical novel by Lew Wallace. The 1925 version of Ben-Hur is an outstanding example of silent film making at it's best. He is seized and sent to the fleet as a galley-slave, while his family is imprisoned and the family goods confiscated. This happened during the reign of Pope Leo XIII. The Project Gutenberg EBook of Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ, by Lew Wallace This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. An instant bestseller upon its 1880 publication, this gripping novel inspired blockbuster movies of the 1920s and '50s and is slated for a 21st-century film interpretation. 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. With the proverbial cast of thousands, it compares favorably with it's more expensive and lavish 1959 remake. Ben-Hur must totally embrace Christ's edict of love and forgiveness before he can be reunited with his family. Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ. 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. He is seized and sent to the fleet as a galley-slave, while his family is imprisoned and the family goods confiscated. Free download or read online Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ pdf (ePUB) book.