Historical Fiction
A sweeping epic of revenge and redemption in the time of Christ, blending historical drama with spiritual themes.
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A sweeping epic of revenge and redemption in the time of Christ, blending historical drama with spiritual themes.
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Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ is a novel by Lew Wallace, published by Harper and Brothers on November 12, 1880 and considered "the most influential Christian book of the nineteenth century".It became a best-selling American novel, surpassing Harriet Beecher Stowe's Uncle Tom's Cabin (1852) in sales. The book also inspired other novels with biblical settings and was adapted for the stage and motion picture productions. Ben-Hur remained at the top of the US all-time bestseller list until the publi...
What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Romance & sex
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Minor romantic elements; no explicit content depicted.
Violence & gore
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Frequent violence including battles, chariot race injuries, and crucifixion scenes.
Profanity
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No profanity or strong language depicted.
Substance use
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No substance use depicted.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQ+ characters or themes present.
Religious content
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Central Christian themes; Christ’s life and teachings are pivotal.
Magic & witchcraft
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No fantasy magic or witchcraft present.
Occult / demonology
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No real-world occult content present.
Political content
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Moderate themes of Roman oppression and Jewish resistance.
Self-harm / suicide
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No self-harm or suicide depicted.
Abuse & suffering
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Significant depictions of slavery, imprisonment, and systemic cruelty.
Other
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