Ben-Hur: A Timeless Epic of Betrayal and Redemption
Ben-Hur stands as one of the most influential works of historical fiction ever written. This remarkable saga follows a Jewish prince falsely accused of attempting to murder a Roman official and condemned to death as a galley slave. Set against the backdrop of Imperial Rome during the time of Christ, Lew Wallace's masterpiece recreates an entire ancient world with stunning authenticity and dramatic power.
The Story
The novel chronicles the life of Judah Ben-Hur, whose journey from noble prince to galley slave to champion charioteer forms one of literature's most gripping narratives. Epic in scope, the story recreates Imperial Rome through unforgettable sequences: a thrilling sea battle that tests human endurance, the legendary chariot race that has captivated readers for generations, and the profound spiritual journey culminating in the agony of Crucifixion.
About the Author: Lewis Wallace
Lewis Wallace (1827-1905) lived a life as extraordinary as his fiction. Born in Brookville, Indiana, Wallace served as a major general in the American Civil War, becoming the youngest man to hold that rank. He participated in the military commission that tried those involved in President Lincoln's assassination and later served as territorial governor of New Mexico from 1878-1881. During his tenure in New Mexico, Wallace wrote Ben-Hur (1880), which became a publishing phenomenon. He also served as minister to Turkey and authored numerous other works before his death in Crawfordsville, Indiana, in 1905.
Literary Significance and Cultural Impact
Published in 1880, Ben-Hur became one of the best-selling American novels of the 19th century and has never been out of print. The novel's influence extends beyond literature into film, with multiple adaptations including the legendary 1959 version featuring the iconic chariot race sequence. This Signet Classics edition preserves Wallace's original text while making it accessible to modern readers.
This Edition
This paperback edition from Signet Classics includes an introduction by Tim LaHaye, noted author and minister recognized for his work in Christian fiction and Bible prophecy. The edition maintains the complete, unabridged text of Wallace's original work, allowing readers to experience the full scope of this literary classic as the author intended.
Ben-Hur is the remarkable saga of a man framed for attempting to murder a Roman official, and condemned to death as a galley slave. Epic in scope, it recreates Imperial Rome from a thrilling sea battle, to the famous chariot race, to the agony of Crucifixion.Tim LaHaye is a noted author, minister, and nationally recognized speaker on Bible prophecy. He is the founder and president of Tim LaHaye Ministries, and the cofounder of the Pre-Trib Research Center, established for the purpose of exposing ministers to Bible prophecy. He holds a doctor of ministry from Western Theological Seminary and a doctor of literature from Liberty University. A pastor for thirty-nine years, LaHaye has written more than fifty nonfiction books and co-authored the Left Behind, the most successful Christian fiction venture in publishing history, with Jerry Jenkins.
Contributor(s)
Lew Wallace, Tim LaHaye (Introduction by), Thomas Moore (Afterword by)
Author
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Ben-Hur: A Timeless Epic of Betrayal and Redemption
Ben-Hur stands as one of the most influential works of historical fiction ever written. This remarkable saga follows a Jewish prince falsely accused of attempting to murder a Roman official and condemned to death as a galley slave. Set against the backdrop of Imperial Rome during the time of Christ, Lew Wallace's masterpiece recreates an entire ancient world with stunning authenticity and dramatic power.
The Story
The novel chronicles the life of Judah Ben-Hur, whose journey from noble prince to galley slave to champion charioteer forms one of literature's most gripping narratives. Epic in scope, the story recreates Imperial Rome through unforgettable sequences: a thrilling sea battle that tests human endurance, the legendary chariot race that has captivated readers for generations, and the profound spiritual journey culminating in the agony of Crucifixion.
About the Author: Lewis Wallace
Lewis Wallace (1827-1905) lived a life as extraordinary as his fiction. Born in Brookville, Indiana, Wallace served as a major general in the American Civil War, becoming the youngest man to hold that rank. He participated in the military commission that tried those involved in President Lincoln's assassination and later served as territorial governor of New Mexico from 1878-1881. During his tenure in New Mexico, Wallace wrote Ben-Hur (1880), which became a publishing phenomenon. He also served as minister to Turkey and authored numerous other works before his death in Crawfordsville, Indiana, in 1905.
Literary Significance and Cultural Impact
Published in 1880, Ben-Hur became one of the best-selling American novels of the 19th century and has never been out of print. The novel's influence extends beyond literature into film, with multiple adaptations including the legendary 1959 version featuring the iconic chariot race sequence. This Signet Classics edition preserves Wallace's original text while making it accessible to modern readers.
This Edition
This paperback edition from Signet Classics includes an introduction by Tim LaHaye, noted author and minister recognized for his work in Christian fiction and Bible prophecy. The edition maintains the complete, unabridged text of Wallace's original work, allowing readers to experience the full scope of this literary classic as the author intended.
Ben-Hur is the remarkable saga of a man framed for attempting to murder a Roman official, and condemned to death as a galley slave. Epic in scope, it recreates Imperial Rome from a thrilling sea battle, to the famous chariot race, to the agony of Crucifixion.Tim LaHaye is a noted author, minister, and nationally recognized speaker on Bible prophecy. He is the founder and president of Tim LaHaye Ministries, and the cofounder of the Pre-Trib Research Center, established for the purpose of exposing ministers to Bible prophecy. He holds a doctor of ministry from Western Theological Seminary and a doctor of literature from Liberty University. A pastor for thirty-nine years, LaHaye has written more than fifty nonfiction books and co-authored the Left Behind, the most successful Christian fiction venture in publishing history, with Jerry Jenkins.
Contributor(s)
Lew Wallace, Tim LaHaye (Introduction by), Thomas Moore (Afterword by)
Author