Ben-Hur

A Tale of the Christ

By: Carol Wallace

Narrated by: Firdous Bamji

As one of the best-selling 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.

Now 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.

Also included: the inspiring story behind the story of Lew Wallace, Indiana lawyer, author, and Civil War general.

©2016 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures Inc. and Paramount Pictures Corporation (P)2016 Recorded Books

Stunning!

I throughly enjoyed my time listening to this book. The content of the story line and the reader are both terrific.

It is simply a marvelous work of art.

I really loved hearing it. I was not at all difficult to go through the chapters. I was eager to finish it. The most memorable scene is the recount of Juda's heritage that was kept and multiplied by the stewardship of Simonedes...

A MASTERFUL UNDERSTANDING OF A SIMPLER TIME IN AMERICAN HISTORY

WOULD HAVE BENEFITTED BY A FEMALE READER NARRATING THE PASSAGES WHICH FEATURED FEMININE CHARACTERS. I READ THIS BOOK IN ITS ENTIRETY WHEN I WAS A TEEN AND REMAIN INSPIRED BY THE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS, INCLUDING DESCRIPTIONS OF THE HOLY LAND. THE DESCRIPTIONS OF ROMAN EXOTIC ART MIGHT HAVE BEEN CONSIDERED DARING IN THE TIME PERIOD OF THE ORIGINAL WRITING. I WAS DISAPPOINTED, THOUGH, THAT THE CHARACTER OF BEN HUR DID NOT SEEM TO LEARN THE LESSON WHICH PAUL TAUGHT—THAT SALVATION IS BY GRACE ALONE, THROUGH FAITH ALONE, IN JESUS CHRIST ALONE, ESPECIALLY SINCE SUCH PIVOTAL ACTION TAKES PLACE IN ANTIOCH, WHERE THE FOLLOWERS OF JESUS WERE FIRST CALLED CHRISTIANS. Zacchaeus FIRST WELCOMED JESUS INTO HIS HOME, LIFE, AND HEART—THEN JESUS GAVE Zacchaeus THE SPIRITUAL STRENGTH TO ACCOMPLISH RIGHT ACTIONS FOR HIS FAMILY, FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS. BEN HUR WOULD HAVE BENEFITTED FROM THAT REALIZATION.

Maginificient remake

Much more readable and a lot easier to understand and follow than the original version.
It's a must-read classic tale for all ages.

I Absolutely Loved It!

I love how this book has an original story as well as the story of Jesus. There’s the galleys, the chariot race, but also the well-known story of Christ, told from the perspective of someone living in that time. Definitely five stars for every aspect- including performance!