Ben Hur

Viac o knihe

The story explores the deep friendship between Judah, a Jew, and Massala, a Roman, which is shattered by betrayal following Massala's return from Rome. After Judah's family is imprisoned and he is enslaved, he later rescues a ship's captain, leading to his adoption and training as a warrior. Driven by a desire for revenge and freedom, Judah seeks to lead an insurrection against Rome, but his hopes are dashed when he discovers that a potential ally, a young Nazarite, lacks the ambition he needs for their cause.