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Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ by Lew Wallace

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Judah Ben-Hur
Jerusalem
Jesus
Bethlehem
Judea
Valerius Gratis
Roman Empire
Messala
Herod the Great
Wise Men
The Christ
God
Mary
Balthasar
Herod
Judaism
Joppa Gate
Augustus
Jewish Politics
Nazareth

Ben-Hur is a story of two very different heroes. Judah Ben-Hur, a prince of Jerusalem, is involved in an accident to the Roman procurator which is taken to be intentional. He is seized and sent to the fleet as a galley-slave, while his family is imprisoned and the family goods confiscated. When Ben-Hur saves the fleet captain from drowning after his ship is sunk in a fight with pirates, that offic... more

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Lew Wallace
Narrator and author known for his literary work on 'Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ'.

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4.5 out of 5 stars from 16 ratings
  • Excellent Book; Narration ideal

    Great book and I heartily recommend.

    I REALLY appreciate the consistency of one narrator. I’ve had librevox books which change readers and it can detract when pronunciations or accents vary. This guy was great.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Greytfool
    United States3 months ago
  • Thank you

    I love this book. I had to read this book for class but, I could never pay attention to it. So because of this reading I was able to pass my class. So thanks for putting this podcast out.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KingDarewolf22
    United States2 years ago
  • Ben-hur

    i absolutely LOVED it! 5 out of 5

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Chase__1998
    United States5 years ago
  • Great family listening

    The whole family loves Mark Smith’s reading of this story. Thanks for making this available!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CO-Mama
    United States6 years ago
  • No no no no

    An audiobook is an audiobook. It is not a podcast. Don’t clutter my feed. If I wanted an audiobook, although I never will, I would look for audiobooks. Grrrrr.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Bene Ray
    United States7 years ago

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This podcast offers an engaging exploration of themes from a classic literary work, focusing on the narrative of Judah Ben-Hur, a Jewish prince in Roman-occupied Jerusalem. The episodes provide a dramatic reading of significant chapters from the text, capturing the essence of adventure, faith, and the quest for redemption. Key elements include Ben-Hur's journey from nobility to a life of hardship as a galley slave, his rise through Roman military ranks, and his encounters with pivotal figures like the Three Wise Men and Jesus. The content is rich in historical and cultural contexts that permeate the struggles and aspirations of its characters, rendering it a unique blend of storytelling and spiritual reflection.

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