Audiobooks by Lew Wallace

"Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ is a historical novel by American author Lew Wallace, published in 1880. It is considered 'the most influential Christian book of the nineteenth century'. The novel tells the story of Judah Ben-Hur, a Jewish prince who is betrayed by his Roman friend Messala and becomes a slave, a charioteer, and a follower of Jesus Christ. The novel is divided into eight books, each with its own subplots and themes. The novel has been adapted into several films, the most famous being the 1959 version starring Charlton Heston, which won 11 Academy Awards . The novel explores themes such as revenge, redemption, faith, and love."

Lew Wallace (Author), Aiden Lewis, Miles Turner (Narrator)

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The Ultimate Classics Collection – Volume One: 10+ Novels, Stories

"This Audiobook contains the following works : - The Great Gatsby by Francis Scott Fitzgerald Track 1-9 - Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë Track 10-51 - Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoyevsky Track 52-92 - Ben-Hur - A Tale of the Christ by Lew Wallace Track 93-174 - Middlemarch by George Eliot Track 175-262 - Don Quixote by Miguel De Cervantes Track 263- 390 - The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain Track 391-433 - Little Women by Louisa May Alcott Track 434-480 - The Iliad by Homer Track 481-504 - The Odyssey by Homer Track 505-528"

Charlotte Brontë, Francis Scott Fitzgerald, Fyodor Dostoyevsky, George Eliot, Homer, Lew Wallace, Louisa May Alcott, Mark Twain, Miguel de Cervantes (Author), Alexandra May, Joey Clark, Lana collins, Sean James, Teddy Garraway, Wilfred Morgan (Narrator)

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Ben Hur: A tale of the Christ

"Ben-Hur is an epic tale of betrayal, redemption, and the enduring power of hope set against the grandeur of ancient Rome. The novel follows Judah Ben-Hur, a noble Jewish prince whose life is shattered by betrayal, propelling him on a relentless journey from the depths of despair to the heights of heroic triumph. As he navigates a world rife with political intrigue, brutal chariot races, and the sweeping influence of destiny, Ben-Hur's personal quest becomes intertwined with the larger currents of history and faith. His story is a timeless exploration of revenge, forgiveness, and the redemptive power of the human spirit in the face of overwhelming adversity."

Lew Wallace (Author), Michael Bronks (Narrator)

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Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ

"Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ considered 'the most influential Christian book of the nineteenth century'. It became a best-selling American novel and remained at the top of the bestseller lists until the publication of Margaret Mitchell's Gone with the Wind.The story recounts in descriptive detail the adventures of Judah Ben-Hur, a fictional Jewish prince from Jerusalem who is enslaved by the Romans at the beginning of the 1st century and becomes a charioteer and a Christian. Running in parallel with Judah's narrative is the unfolding story of Jesus, who comes from the same region and is a similar age. The novel reflects themes of betrayal, conviction, and redemption, with a revenge plot that leads to a story of love and compassion."

Lew Wallace (Author), Teddy Garraway (Narrator)

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[German] - Ben Hur (Ungekürzt)

"Der Roman schildert das Leben des fiktiven jüdischen Prinzen Judah Ben Hur, der zu Beginn des 1. Jahrhunderts n. Chr. wegen eines angeblichen Attentats auf den römischen Statthalter von Judäa zur Galeerenstrafe verurteilt wird, später aber in seine Heimat zurückkehrt und eine Aufstandsbewegung gegen die Römer plant. In einem Wagenrennen besiegt er seinen früheren Freund und späteren Widersacher, den Römer Messala. Ben Hur bricht seine Aufstandspläne ab, als er von der Glaubensbotschaft des gekreuzigten Jesus überzeugt wird. Oftmals verfilmt, zuletzt unter der Regie von Rainer Werner Fassbinder mit Hanna Schygulla."

Lew Wallace (Author), Markus Pol (Narrator)

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Ben Hur A Tale Of The Christ: The Original Manuscript

"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 officer adopts him as son and heir. With Roman training, Ben-Hur distinguishes himself in the arena and the palistrae and appears to be on the way to high military command. With the help of a faithful family retainer and a generous Arab sheik, Ben-Hur is enabled to take part in a widely touted chariot race, where one of the other charioteers is the boyhood friend who connived to punish him for the accident and split his estate. That rival is crippled, financially and bodily, in a no-holds-barred race (memorable from the 1959 movie with Charlton Heston). Ben-Hur turns his attention to the prophesied King of the Jews, when through the sheik he meets Balthasar, one of the Three Wise Men, and hears of the child born years ago. Will Ben-Hur be the general who brings victories to the King, and finally liberates Israel from the oppressive Roman yoke? In his quest for the answer, Ben-Hur seeks out the Nazarene, now rumored to be The Messiah. THAT hero needs no introduction. Curious about the lack of kingly trappings and ambitions about this man, Ben-Hur begins to suspect that his kingdom is not of this world. And with him, we receive a gut-wrenching eye-witness view of Jesus’ arrest, humiliation, and crucifixion. Lewis Wallace was an American lawyer, Union general in the American Civil War, governor of the New Mexico Territory, politician, diplomat, and author from Indiana."

Lew Wallace (Author), Cyril Taylor-Carr, The Cliff (Narrator)

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Ben Hur: A BBC Radio 4 Full-Cast Dramatisation

"A thrilling adaptation of Lew Wallace's epic biblical tale of betrayal, destiny and redemption. Judea, 26 AD. Two men's lives run almost in parallel. One is a prince of Jerusalem. The other is known as 'He that is born King of the Jews'... When Judah Ben Hur visits his childhood playmate Messala, now a Roman tribune, he hopes to rekindle an old friendship. But their meeting has devastating consequences. Betrayed and falsely accused of attempted murder, Judah's property is confiscated and his family arrested - and he himself is sent to the galleys. En route to the sea, he meets a carpenter's son, who gives him water - and looking into the man's eyes, he almost loses his desire for vengeance. Freed from slavery years later, Judah travels to Antioch, where he hears of a King who will lead the Jewish people, and vows to go and fight for him. He also encounters his former friend Messala once more, and seizes the opportunity to crush him in a high-stakes chariot race. Emerging victorious, he journeys back to Jerusalem to find his lost mother and sister, and raise a resistance force against Rome. But as his life intersects with that of the King he champions, he comes to realise that Jesus of Nazareth is not a warrior, but a saviour - and that the path to his kingdom lies through forgiveness. First published in 1880, Ben Hur was famously adapted as a 1959 blockbuster starring Charlton Heston, which won a record 11 Oscars. This spectacular, cinematic dramatisation boasts a stirring score by award-winning composer Wilfredo Acosta, and is brought to life by a stunning cast including Julian Glover, Samuel West and Michael Gambon. Production credits Written by Lew Wallace Dramatised by Catherine Czerkawska Directed by Glyn Dearman Music and sound design by Wilfredo Acosta Iras' song sung by Elizabeth Mansfield Cast Judah Ben Hur - Jamie Glover Messala - Samuel West Angel/Esther - Deborah Berlin Amrah - Phyllis Calvert Mother - Margaret John Arrius/Man 2 - Derek Waring Tirzah/Maid - Natasha Pyne Chief of Rowers/Man 1 - Don McCorkindale Man 1/Servant/Roman 1/Man at Inn - Joshua Towb Thord/Man 2/Passenger/Servant - Michael Tudor Barnes Man in Boat/Malluch - Gavin Muir Simonides - Bernard Hepton Sheik Ilderim - Freddie Jones Balthasar - Michael Hordern Drusus - Ian Masters Iras - Becky Hindley Jesus/Man 3 - Peter Yapp Pilate/Guide/John the Baptist - Neville Jason Assassin - Oliver Senton Man 4 - Peter Whitman Michael Gambon reads from the Bible First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 19 March - 9 April 1995 © 2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Lew Wallace (Author), Full Cast, Jamie Glover, Michael Gambon, Samuel West (Narrator)

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Ben Hur A Tale Of The Christ: The Original Manuscript

Lew Wallace (Author), Cyril Taylor-Carr, The Cliff (Narrator)

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Ben Hur (Unabridged)

"This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. In a world shattered by betrayal, Judah Ben-Hur, a prince ingratiated with Roman society, faces the ultimate test. Accused of treason, he's stripped of his title, fortune, and family, sentenced to a life of brutal servitude in the Roman galleys. Vowing vengeance, Judah embarks on a harrowing journey where vengeance collides with mercy, and forgiveness emerges from the ashes of suffering. Will Judah find redemption? Or will hatred consume him? Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ. An epic tale of betrayal, vengeance, and redemption. Buckle up for a chariot race you'll never forget."

Lew Wallace (Author), Digital Voice Marcus G (Narrator)

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[Indonesian] - Ben-Hur: Kisah Tentang Sang Mesias

"Yuda Ben-Hur hidup pada awal abad ke-1. Dia pedagang muda kaya-raya di Yerusalem. Ketika seorang gubernur baru datang ke kota itu, sahabat masa kecil Ben-Hur, Messala, ikut datang sebagai komandan legiun Romawi. Mulanya mereka senang karena bertemu kembali setelah sekian lama, namun kemudian timbul perselisihan akibat perbedaan pandangan politik. Ketika sedang menyaksikan parade penyambutan bagi Gubernur, sebuah genting jatuh dari rumah Ben-Hur dan melukai sang Gubernur. Messala tahu hal ini tidak disengaja, tapi dia memerintahkan Ben-Hur ditangkap, harta kekayaannya disita, dan ibu serta adik perempuannya dipenjara. Ben-Hur, yang menjalani hukuman sebagai budak di perahu, bertahan hidup, dan bersumpah untuk kembali dan membalas dendam kepada orang yang dulu pernah menjadi sahabatnya ini."

Lew Wallace (Author), Anes Wibowo (Narrator)

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Ben Hur A Tale Of The Christ

"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 officer adopts him as son and heir. With Roman training, Ben-Hur distinguishes himself in the arena and the palistrae and appears to be on the way to high military command. With the help of a faithful family retainer and a generous Arab sheik, Ben-Hur is enabled to take part in a widely touted chariot race, where one of the other charioteers is the boyhood friend who connived to punish him for the accident and split his estate. That rival is crippled, financially and bodily, in a no-holds-barred race (memorable from the 1959 movie with Charlton Heston). Ben-Hur turns his attention to the prophesied King of the Jews, when through the sheik he meets Balthasar, one of the Three Wise Men, and hears of the child born years ago. Will Ben-Hur be the general who brings victories to the King, and finally liberates Israel from the oppressive Roman yoke? In his quest for the answer, Ben-Hur seeks out the Nazarene, now rumored to be The Messiah. THAT hero needs no introduction. Curious about the lack of kingly trappings and ambitions about this man, Ben-Hur begins to suspect that his kingdom is not of this world. And with him, we receive a gut-wrenching eye-witness view of Jesus’ arrest, humiliation, and crucifixion. Produced by Macc Kay Production executive Avalon Giuliano ICON Intern Eden Garret Giuliano ©2021 Eden Garret Giuliano (P) 2021 Eden Garret Giuliano Geoffrey Giuliano is the author of over thirty internationally bestselling biographies, including the London Sunday Times bestseller 'Blackbird: The Life and Times of Paul McCartney' and 'Dark Horse:"

Lew Wallace (Author), Geoffrey Giuliano And The Icon Ensemble (Narrator)

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[German] - Lew Wallace, Ben Hur

Christopher Lukas, Lew Wallace (Author), Albert Johannes, Dénes Törzs, Eduard Wildner, Manfred Schermutzki, Peter Folken, René Genesis, Werner Cartano (Narrator)

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