Audiobooks by Lew Wallace

"This sweeping historical epic by Lew Wallace follows the life of a noble young man whose world is shattered by betrayal, false accusation, and the merciless power of empire. Once surrounded by honor, wealth, and family, he is suddenly stripped of everything and thrown into chains, driven into years of brutal slavery and suffering. Hatred and the hunger for revenge become the forces that keep him alive as he moves through ships, deserts, and arenas of death. As fate slowly lifts him back toward freedom and influence, his rise is shaped by conflict, spectacle, and the violent pursuit of justice against the friend who destroyed his life. Glory, wealth, and power all return to his grasp, yet they bring no peace to a heart hardened by loss. His struggle becomes a battle not only against his enemy, but against the emptiness that revenge leaves behind. Running quietly alongside his life of rage and ambition is the presence of a radically different path—one rooted in compassion, sacrifice, and spiritual transformation. Through towering scenes of action and deep moments of inner reckoning, Lew Wallace explores betrayal, endurance, faith, forgiveness, and the possibility of redemption. It is a powerful meditation on how suffering can either destroy the soul or remake it in the image of mercy."

Lew Wallace (Author), Alex Squire, The Light (Narrator)

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Ben Hur A Tale Of The Christ

"Betrayal, endurance, and a life redirected by fate—Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ by Lew Wallace follows Judah Ben-Hur, a Jewish prince whose world is shattered when he is falsely accused by his childhood friend, now a Roman officer. Stripped of his position and sent into brutal captivity, he survives years of hardship driven by a single purpose: to return and seek justice. His journey carries him across deserts and seas—from slavery to unexpected freedom, from anonymity to renown. Along the way, he rises through strength and determination, most famously in the thunder of the chariot arena, where skill and resolve collide in a moment that defines his path. Running alongside his personal story is another presence—quiet at first, then unmistakable—the life and influence of Christ, whose path intersects with Judah’s in ways that begin to reshape his understanding of vengeance, suffering, and redemption."

Eden Garret, Lew Wallace (Author), Noel Jarmaine, The Lantern (Narrator)

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Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ

"This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Judah Ben-Hur lives as a rich Jewish prince and merchant in Jerusalem at the beginning of the 1st century. His old friend Messala arrives as commanding officer of the Roman legions. They become bitter enemies. Because of an unfortunate accident, Ben-Hur is sent to slave in the mines while his family is sent to leprosy caves. As Messala is dying from being crushed in a chariot race, he reveals where Ben-Hur's family is. On the road to find them, Ben-Hur meets the Christ as he is on the road to Golgotha to be crucified. That day changes Ben-Hur's life forever, for that is the day he becomes a believer."

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

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Ben-Hur A Tale Of Christ

Lew Wallace (Author), Alex Squire (Narrator)

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Ben Hur A Tale Of The Christ: Unabridged

"Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ rises anew in this sweeping, unabridged presentation that restores Lew Wallace’s monumental epic to its full emotional, spiritual, and cinematic grandeur, telling the story of Judah Ben-Hur with a vividness and intensity that resonates far beyond its historical setting. In this immersive retelling, the life of a nobleman wrongfully betrayed becomes a vast journey across the Roman Empire, where faith, vengeance, loyalty, and destiny collide in a world trembling beneath the weight of empires and the quiet emergence of a new spiritual dawn. From the brutality of Roman captivity to the thunder of the chariot arena, Judah’s transformation unfolds with deeper humanity as he struggles between the burning desire for retribution and the dawning realization that true liberation comes not through violence, but through the message of compassion brought forth by the Christ. Geoffrey Giuliano, Emmy-nominated actor and commanding voice of The Rebellion, delivers this timeless saga with a powerful sense of scale, shaping every moment with a depth that reveals the emotional architecture beneath the story’s most iconic scenes. His performance illuminates the epic sweep of battle, the intimate heartbreak of betrayal, and the profound spiritual resonance of Judah’s encounter with the teachings that would transform the world. Through storms, deserts, palaces, prisons, and the restless streets of Jerusalem, this retelling captures both the grandeur of ancient history and the eternal questions that lie at the core of human existence. Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ stands not merely as a story of conflict and redemption, but as a living testament to the possibility of forgiveness, the triumph of the human spirit, and the healing light that emerges when one man’s suffering becomes a path toward understanding the divine."

Lew Wallace (Author), Geoffrey Giuliano, The Rebellion (Narrator)

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Ben-Hur: a Tale of the Christ

"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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Ben-Hur, Volume 2: A Tale of The Christ

"Set in ancient Judea during the time of Jesus Christ, Ben-Hur follows the dramatic journey of Judah Ben-Hur, a Jewish prince betrayed and condemned to slavery by his childhood friend, now Roman tribune Messala. After years of suffering, Judah returns home seeking revenge while grappling with questions of faith, justice, and redemption. His path intertwines with that of Jesus in this sweeping historical epic, blending powerful biblical themes with thrilling chariot races, political intrigue, and personal transformation. A monumental tale of faith, destiny, and the clash between love and vengeance in the shadow of divine grace."

Lew Wallace (Author), Finian Silverwood (Narrator)

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Ben-Hur, Volume 1: A Tale of The Christ

Lew Wallace (Author), Finian Silverwood (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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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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Audiobooks by Lew Wallace

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