<p>In "Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ," Lew Wallace crafts an epic narrative that intertwines the life of a Jewish prince, Judah Ben-Hur, with the profound spiritual journey of Jesus Christ. Set against the backdrop of Roman-occupied Judea, this historical novel is characterized by its rich, descriptive prose and dramatic action sequences, including the iconic chariot race that has become synonymous with the text. Wallace's dual exploration of per...