{"product_id":"2026200016521-secondhand-ben-hur","title":"Ben-Hur","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good\u003cbr\u003eJacket: Worn\/faded, no tears\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSet against the magnificent and turbulent backdrop of the Roman Empire at the time of Christ, Ben-Hur chronicles the extraordinary odyssey of Judah Ben-Hur — a Jewish prince betrayed into slavery by his childhood friend, the Roman officer Messala — whose burning desire for justice and revenge propels him through gladiatorial combat, galley slavery, and the iconic chariot race that has captivated readers for over a century. Lew Wallace constructs a sweeping narrative of power, loyalty, and spiritual awakening, weaving the life of his protagonist alongside the ministry of Jesus of Nazareth in a way that transforms a story of personal vengeance into a profound meditation on faith and redemption. First published in 1880, Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ became one of the best-selling American novels of the 19th century, its cultural impact so immense it inspired theatrical and cinematic adaptations that have themselves become monuments of popular culture. Wallace's authoritative prose, rich in historical detail and moral conviction, presents a world of ancient splendour and brutal realpolitik — leaving the reader to wonder whether it is the chariot race or the quiet encounter with grace that truly sets Ben-Hur free.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49336807784667,"sku":"2026200016521-SECONDHAND","price":30.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/10358d7f-57e7-4224-b689-3c976203027c.png?v=1789958200","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026200016521-secondhand-ben-hur","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}