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Ben-Hur : a tale of the Christ / Carol Wallace ; based on the novel by Lew Wallace.
The great-great-granddaughter of the original author has taken the old-fashioned prose of this classic and breathed new life into it for today's audience. It follows Judah Ben-Hur, a Jewish nobleman whose childhood friend Messala betrays him. Accused of trying to murder the new Roman governor in Jerusalem, Judah is sentenced to the galley ships and vows to seek revenge against the Romans and Messala. But a chance encounter with a carpenter from Nazareth sets Judah on a different path.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781501911941
- ISBN: 1501911945
- Physical Description: 12 audio discs (14 hours, 15 minutes) : digital ; 4 3/4 inches.
- Edition: Unabridged.
- Publisher: Prince Frederick, MD : Recorded Books, [2016]
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Title from container. |
| Participant or Performer Note: | Narrated by Firdous Bamji. |
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| Subject: | Jesus Christ > Fiction. Tiberius, Emperor of Rome, 42 B.C.-37 A.D. > Fiction. Bible. New Testament > History of Biblical events > Fiction. |
| Genre: | Christian fiction. Audiobooks. |
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- 3 of 3 copies available at Missouri Evergreen. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Livingston County.
- 1 of 1 copy available at Livingston County Library - Main Library. (Show preferred library)
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- 0 current holds with 3 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livingston County Library - Main Library | AUDIO WALLACE (Text) | 2601818182 | Adult Audiobooks | Available | - |
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Ben-Hur : A Tale of the Christ
As one of the bestselling stories of all time, Lew Wallace's Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ has captivated and enthralled millions around the worldboth in print and on the big screen. Now Lew's great-great-granddaughter has taken the old-fashioned prose of this classic novel and breathed new life into it for today's audience. Coming to theaters in February 2016 as Ben-Hur, a major motion picture from MGM and Paramount studios, the story follows Judah Ben-Hur, a Jewish nobleman whose childhood friend Messala betrays him. Accused of trying to murder the new Roman governor in Jerusalem, Judah is sentenced to the galley ships and vows to seek revenge against the Romans and Messala. But a chance encounter with a carpenter from Nazareth sets Judah on a different path. Rediscover the intrigue, romance, and tragedy in this thrilling adventure. Also included: the inspiring story-behind-the-story of Lew WallaceIndiana lawyer, author, and Civil War general.
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