Ben-Hur

A Tale of the Christ

De: Lew Wallace

Narrado por: Todd McLaren

A classic of faith, fortitude, and inspiration, this faithful New Testament tale combines the events of the life of Jesus with grand historical spectacle in the exciting story of Judah of the House of Hur, a man who finds extraordinary redemption for himself and his family.

Judah Ben-Hur lives as a rich Jewish prince and merchant in Jerusalem at the beginning of the first century. His old friend, Messala, arrives as commanding officer of the Roman legions. They become bitter enemies. Because of an unfortunate accident, Ben-Hur is sent as a slave in the mines, while his family is sent to leprosy caves. As Messala is dying from being crushed in a chariot race, he reveals where Ben-Hur's family is. On the road to find them, Ben-Hur meets the Christ as he is on the road to Golgotha to be crucified. That day changes Ben-Hur's life forever, for that is the day he becomes a believer.

Public Domain (P)2011 Tantor

Great Book

I first heard of this book after over hearing a conversation a few years back about how great it was at library book sale. I really didn't buy it at the time because generally speaking Christian fiction books aren't well written. After discovering C.S. Lewis, I decided to give Ben Hur a try and it is very well written. My only complaints are there are some parts that are a bit painful to get through as the characters can't see what the audience already figured out, but these are few and far between. Retrospectively, those parts fade away, and I strongly recommend this book.

Ben-Hur

The book was so well researched and the detailed scenes make the reader see a whole new concept of the story. Loved the asides and the ending makes you cry

Excellent Classic

I'm thrilled to be able to listen to this American Classic. Thanks for making it available here.

Ben-Hur - The Old, Great Story

I have seen the movie many times and wanted to read the book. Obviously, this book has the same elements as the movie. However, it is must longer and slower. For the increase investment, you get a great of detail about personalities and events that we left out or combined. There is a great of detail that the author, an interesting person himself, has included about the region, the habits and circumstances of the times. The discussion of leprosy and the Roman administration were very helpful to frame the story.

I recommend to read this book but it is not immediate read. If you want a quicker read, there is new version written by Lew Wallace's descendant that is abridged and updated but has many of the same elements. It is this version that the latest movie version used.

Amazingly well-read

Where does Ben-Hur rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

This one audiobook I intend on keeping, so I can go back and listen again, & again.

What other book might you compare Ben-Hur to and why?

The clash of cultures, the extreme cruelty, the passion, the ability to watch an old society function as a back-drop to this recognizable story. I thought that I knew it, but I didn't-not by half! Amazing story to listen to, & get really wrapped up in the characters and their lives, especially in the time of Christ-wow.

Great Story

This book is so much deeper than the movie versions even though those were awesome as well. I really enjoyed it.

Exceptional!

Loved it, couldn't put it down. It seemed to be a true story, and read like a biography.

As Good as the Movie

The 1959 Ben-Hur, starring Charlton Heston, is one of my favorite movies of all time. I enjoyed the book as much as the movie, despite the differences.

Slow to start but overall Great Story!

The first chapter is too descriptive of the three wise men. it is difficult to get through the beginning but once the story of Ben Hur develops, it is hard not to finish.

This is a book for any age!

Loved it, timeless! I had only seen the movie now I totally understand. A great book of Christ passing.