{"product_id":"ben-hur-a-tale-of-the-christ","title":"Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ — Historical Novel (2016)","description":"\u003cp\u003eSet in Roman-era Jerusalem, Ben-Hur follows Judah Ben-Hur, a Jewish noble whose childhood friendship with Messala collapses into betrayal and accusation. The story traces Ben-Hur's fall, survival at sea, and the drive for vengeance that shapes his life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlong the way an encounter with a carpenter from Nazareth redirects the narrative toward forgiveness and spiritual reflection, blending historical detail with moral tension. The novel balances adventure, romance and a contemplative turn on faith and justice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Tyndale 2016 edition also includes a concise biographical sketch of the author and contextual notes that illuminate the story’s 19th-century origins and historical setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThemes: betrayal, redemption, Roman-era intrigue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat: Hardcover, 409 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlso known for its film adaptations and historical sweep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Just Great Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45025261519082,"sku":"CAD-15-5-ST-1-14-1496411056-8","price":26.85,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/1735\/7290\/files\/91pT4tiP8CL.jpg?v=1744486548","url":"https:\/\/justgreatbooks.org\/products\/ben-hur-a-tale-of-the-christ","provider":"Just Great Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}