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Lew Wallace's epic novel "Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ" brings readers to the ancient realm of Judea during the reign of Jesus Christ. At its core lies the story of Judah Ben-Hur, a Jewish prince who is falsely accused and enslaved by the Romans. Ben-Hur meets Jesus while on a voyage of revenge, redemption, and spiritual awakening, and his teachings and miracles have a tremendous impact on his life. The story, set against a backdrop of political...
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Experience the visual splendor, thundering action, and towering drama of the record-setting winner of eleven Academy Awards, including Best Picture. Charlton Heston brings a muscular physical and moral presence to his role of Judah Ben-Hur, a Jewish nobleman in Palestine whose heroic odyssey includes enslavement by the Romans, vengeance against his tormentors during a furious arena chariot race, and a fateful encounter with Jesus Christ. An enduring...
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