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Mentioned in 13 episodes
Ben-Hur
A Tale of the Christ
Book • 1872
The novel intertwines the life of Jesus with that of Judah Ben-Hur, a young Jewish prince who suffers betrayal, injustice, and ultimately finds redemption.
The story explores themes of faith, redemption, love, sacrifice, and spiritual awakening.
Ben-Hur's journey is marked by his encounters with diverse characters and his eventual realization of the true nature of the Messiah.
The narrative is set against the backdrop of ancient Judea, highlighting the political and spiritual tensions of the time.
The story explores themes of faith, redemption, love, sacrifice, and spiritual awakening.
Ben-Hur's journey is marked by his encounters with diverse characters and his eventual realization of the true nature of the Messiah.
The narrative is set against the backdrop of ancient Judea, highlighting the political and spiritual tensions of the time.
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Mentioned as an example of a film with elaborate stunt work in a historical epic.

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The most dangerous award
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in relation to the Battle of Shiloh, noting that "Ben-Hur" is an allegory of what happened to Lew Wallace.


Victor Davis Hanson

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VDH Interviews Michael Walsh on his Latest Book
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in reference to chariot racing in Rome.


Andrew Hunter-Murray

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No Such Thing As Julius Caesar's Plan B
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for its great galley slave scene, to illustrate Mediterranean's wind patterns and the necessity of muscle power.


Rudyard Lynch

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Explaining the Mediterranean's Decline
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as the novel that Lou Wallace was writing instead of pardoning Billy the Kid.


Sarah Churchwell

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29. The Downfall of Billy the Kid: Gun Fights and Prison Breaks (Ep 2)
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as a movie Stephen Boyd had been in before being cast in Cleopatra.


Ben Mankiewicz

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The Girl is on Salary
Mentioned as the novel the film 'Ben-Hur' is based on.
#1050 - 9 Christian Films to Watch with Non-Christians
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al hablar sobre las películas que más premios Oscar han ganado.

David Gómez

Se celebra la primera ceremonia de los Óscar - Hoy en 1929
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as one of the two books that outsold Edward Bellamy's "Looking Backward" in the 19th century.

Amanda McGowan

Edward Bellamy's Real-World Utopia
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, als er Sam Altmans Blogeintrag mit den Reden von Charlton Heston als Ben Hur verglich.

Chris Guse

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