Ben-Hur : A Tale of the Christ (Illustrated)

Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ is a novel by Lew Wallace. This is a historical fiction set among the characters of the New Testament. The central character is Judah, prince of the Hebrew house of Hur. Judah grows up in Jerusalem, during the turbulent years around the birth of Christ. His best friend is Messala, a Roman. As adults Judah and Messala become rivals, each hating the other, which leads to Judah's downfall and eventual triumph.