| Author |
Wallace, Lew, 1827-1905 |
| Title |
Ben-Hur: Een verhaal van den tijd van Jezus' omwandeling op aarde
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| Credits |
Produced by Anne Dreze and Marc D'Hooghe.
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| Summary |
"Ben-Hur: Een verhaal van den tijd van Jezus' omwandeling op aarde" by Lew Wallace is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds during the time of Jesus and follows the journey of the central character, Judah Ben-Hur, as he navigates themes of faith, vengeance, and redemption against the backdrop of ancient Jerusalem and its cultural tensions. Readers can expect a rich exploration of personal transformation in the context of a tumultuous era. The opening of the novel introduces a vast desert landscape where a traveler emerges, preparing to embark on a significant journey. This traveler is soon revealed to be a character of importance, setting the stage for a gathering of three wise men—Caspar, Melchior, and Balthasar—who seek the newborn King of the Jews after witnessing a miraculous star. Their identities and backgrounds hint at an epic quest, blending rich character development with profound spiritual undertones, as they express their intentions to find and honor this divine figure, culminating in a deeper understanding of the world they inhabit. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Dutch |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Historical fiction
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| Subject |
Jesus Christ -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Christian fiction
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| Subject |
Rome -- History -- Tiberius, 14-37 -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Tiberius, Emperor of Rome 42 B.C.-37 A.D. -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Bible. New Testament -- History of Biblical events -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
16832 |
| Release Date |
Oct 8, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 12, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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