"Judah Ben-Hur" is a fictional character from the novel "Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ," written by Lew Wallace in 1880. The story follows Judah, a Jewish prince in Jerusalem during the time of Jesus Christ. After being falsely accused of treason by his childhood friend, he faces betrayal, slavery, and a quest for revenge. The narrative explores themes of redemption, faith, and forgiveness. Judah's journey includes a famous chariot race and ultimately leads him to confront his past and embrace the teachings of Christ. The novel has been adapted into several films, with the most notable version released in 1959.