Ben-Hur: A tale of the Christ
Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ, published in 1880, was among the best-selling American novels of the nineteenth century, and its author, Lew Wallace, was a Union general and governor of New Mexico. It opens with the meeting of the three wise men in the desert and then follows Judah Ben-Hur, a young Jewish prince of Jerusalem whose boyhood friend, the Roman Messala, betrays him into the galleys. Rescued by the Roman Arrius, he returns to seek his lost mother and sister and to take vengeance in the chariot race at Antioch, before his path crosses that of the Nazarene whose trial and crucifixion end the book. The eight books mix romance, spectacle and reverent reconstruction of first-century Judea. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first chapter is free.
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Frequently asked questions about Ben-Hur: A tale of the Christ
Ben-Hur: A tale of the Christ by Lew Wallace can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read Ben-Hur: A tale of the Christ online?
Yes. Ben-Hur: A tale of the Christ opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
Is Ben-Hur: A tale of the Christ free to read on Vinteuil?
The first chapter of Ben-Hur: A tale of the Christ is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is Ben-Hur: A tale of the Christ in the public domain?
Yes. Ben-Hur: A tale of the Christ by Lew Wallace is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read Ben-Hur: A tale of the Christ?
About 13 h 10 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is Ben-Hur: A tale of the Christ?
Ben-Hur: A tale of the Christ by Lew Wallace is filed under "Fiction" in the Vinteuil library.
