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Lew Wallace was an American lawyer, politician, diplomat, and author from Indiana. He wrote Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ, a bestselling novel that influenced Christian literature, and served as a Union general in the American Civil War.
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A novel by Lew Wallace, published in 1880, about a Jewish prince and a Christian charioteer in ancient Rome. The novel depicts the life of Jesus and the themes of betrayal, conviction, and redemption, and inspired many adaptations and cultural icons.
- Lewis Wallace
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Learn about the novel, stage play, and film adaptations of Ben-Hur, a classic story of friendship, betrayal, and redemption. Discover how Lew Wallace wrote the novel, overcame challenges, and influenced American culture.
Learn about Lew Wallace, the 19th century novelist who wrote Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ, the best-selling novel of his time. Explore his other books, such as The Fair God, The Prince of India, and his autobiography.
Lewis Wallace (born April 10, 1827, Brookville, Indiana, U.S.—died February 15, 1905, Crawfordsville, Indiana) was an American soldier, lawyer, diplomat, and author who is principally remembered for his historical novel Ben-Hur.
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The General Lew Wallace Study & Museum - dedicated to preserving the legacy of Lew Wallace, author of Ben-Hur, soldier, diplomat, and more.
A classic novel that combines the life of Jesus with the story of Judah Ben-Hur, a Jewish prince and charioteer. Learn about the author, the plot, the themes, and the reviews of this influential Christian book of the 19th century.
