Ben-Hur describes the adventures of Judah Ben-Hur Jewish prince from Jerusalem who gets
betrayed by his friend from childhood and enslaved by the Romans. He is taken to Rome where he
becomes a charioteer and a Christian. Running in parallel with Judah's narrative is the
unfolding story of Jesus who comes from the same region and is a similar age. The novel
reflects themes of betrayal conviction and redemption with a revenge plot that leads to a
story of love and compassion.
