J Paul Briggs

Ben Hur J Paul Briggs

The long-awaited sequel to Ben Hur has finally arrived. This is the story about the life of Judah Ben Hur as told in the first person. It begins with his early life depiction as presented in Lew Wallace's popular novel, and as portrayed in the motion picture that won the most Academy Awards of all time (11 in 1960). It then continues with the rest of the life of Ben Hur until his ripe old age of 75. The enthralling details of the rest of his life story is intertwined with the life and times of the Apostles of Christ, the development of the early church, and the challenges faced by Peter, Paul and Mark, while unveiling the story of the mysterious source book called "Q." True to the time period, the story illuminates the early organization and dissemination of Christ's message and helps explain the endurance of the faith despite all challenges and persecutions. We remember the original story of Ben Hur ended at the crucifixion of Jesus, but what happens next and continues many decades later, is quite the adventure. The story almost writes itself from the facts of history, the Bible, and church tradition, and will peak the interest of anyone curious about this period of time.