# Beh-Hur translation project **URL:** \ **Category:** Civilization and Culture of the Greeks and Romans\ **Created:** [September 20, 2015, 9:46pm UTC](https://www.textkit.com/t/beh-hur-translation-project/13729 "2015-09-20T21:46:57Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 17\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![bedwere](https://www.textkit.com/user_avatar/www.textkit.com/bedwere/32/35_2.png) [@bedwere](https://www.textkit.com/u/bedwere)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2015, 9:46pm UTC](https://www.textkit.com/t/beh-hur-translation-project/13729/1 "2015-09-20T21:46:57Z")
Greetings! I would like to resurrect and double an old idea of mine: translating a comic book not only into **Latin** but now also into **Greek**. This is the candidate: [Ben-Hur Stories by Famous Authors Illustrated #11](http://comicbookplus.com/?dlid=23424) However, I am open to suggestions, if you know a better suited comic book in the public domain. Being just an amateur and given my level of competence, I’d never dare to do this on my own. With your help, this work will be possible and constitute an exciting learning opportunity (and a humbling experience for my ego, I suspect 😒). I’ll post my translations in the **_Composition Board_** and you’ll kindly correct and/or improve them, won’t you? Thanks! Then, with the Latin and Greek texts, I’ll create new comic pages, which will be made available under the Creative Common Attribution, according to Textkit’s policy. Comments? Links to posts: [Page 01](http://www.textkit.com/greek-latin-forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=64153) [Page 02](http://www.textkit.com/greek-latin-forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=64190) [Page 03](http://www.textkit.com/greek-latin-forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=64267) [Page 04](http://www.textkit.com/greek-latin-forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=64328) [Page 05](http://www.textkit.com/greek-latin-forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=64379) [Page 06](http://www.textkit.com/greek-latin-forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=64417) [Page 07](http://www.textkit.com/greek-latin-forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=64446) [Page 08](http://www.textkit.com/greek-latin-forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=64465) [Page 09](http://www.textkit.com/greek-latin-forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=64521) [Page 10](http://www.textkit.com/greek-latin-forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=64533) [Page 11](http://www.textkit.com/greek-latin-forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=64611) [Page 12](http://www.textkit.com/greek-latin-forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=64688) [Page 13](http://www.textkit.com/greek-latin-forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=64763) [Page 14](http://www.textkit.com/greek-latin-forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=64806) [Page 15](http://www.textkit.com/greek-latin-forum/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=64825) [Page 16](http://www.textkit.com/greek-latin-forum/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=64857) [Page 17](http://www.textkit.com/greek-latin-forum/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=64882) [Page 18](http://www.textkit.com/greek-latin-forum/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=64937) [Page 19](http://www.textkit.com/greek-latin-forum/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=64977) [Page 20](http://www.textkit.com/greek-latin-forum/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=65011) [Page 21](http://www.textkit.com/greek-latin-forum/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=65030) [Page 22](http://www.textkit.com/greek-latin-forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=64555) [Page 23](http://www.textkit.com/greek-latin-forum/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=65089) [Page 24](http://www.textkit.com/greek-latin-forum/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=65151) [Page 25](http://www.textkit.com/greek-latin-forum/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=65213) [Page 26](http://www.textkit.com/greek-latin-forum/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=65303) [Page 27](http://www.textkit.com/greek-latin-forum/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=65829) [Page 28](http://www.textkit.com/greek-latin-forum/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=65884) [Page 29](http://www.textkit.com/greek-latin-forum/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=65962) [Page 30](http://www.textkit.com/greek-latin-forum/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=66129) [Page 31](http://www.textkit.com/greek-latin-forum/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=66176) [Page 32](http://www.textkit.com/greek-latin-forum/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=66304) [Page 33](http://www.textkit.com/greek-latin-forum/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=66369) [Page 34](http://www.textkit.com/greek-latin-forum/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=66416) [Page 35](http://www.textkit.com/greek-latin-forum/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=66504) [Page 36](http://www.textkit.com/greek-latin-forum/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=66566) [Page 37](http://www.textkit.com/greek-latin-forum/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=66642) [Page 38](http://www.textkit.com/greek-latin-forum/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=66803) [Page 39](http://www.textkit.com/greek-latin-forum/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=66862) [Page 40](http://www.textkit.com/greek-latin-forum/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=66892) [Page 41](http://www.textkit.com/greek-latin-forum/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=66922) [Page 42](http://www.textkit.com/greek-latin-forum/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=66972) N.B. Images with the texts in the classical languages may be out of date. Latest versions available here: [Tota fabula de Benhur](http://gladivs.blogspot.com/2017/06/tota-fabula-de-benhur.html) [Ὁ ὅλος μῦθος περὶ τοῦ Βενώρ](http://heautonpaideuomenos.blogspot.com/2017/06/blog-post.html) ---
**Author:** ![Markos](https://www.textkit.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/57b2e6/32.png) [@Markos](https://www.textkit.com/u/Markos)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2015, 11:28pm UTC](https://www.textkit.com/t/beh-hur-translation-project/13729/2 "2015-09-20T23:28:22Z")
> [@bedwere](#): > > Comments? I think this is a great idea, and I am willing to help. ---
**Author:** ![daivid](https://www.textkit.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/898d66/32.png) [@daivid](https://www.textkit.com/u/daivid)\ **Post date:** [September 21, 2015, 3:12pm UTC](https://www.textkit.com/t/beh-hur-translation-project/13729/3 "2015-09-21T15:12:17Z")
Comics are an excellent way to learn a language and Ben Hur would fit the bill in that the is unlikely to be any words that are not found in Greek. There are some interesting history pages that would also work such as High Lights of History [http://comicbookplus.com/?dlid=58434](http://comicbookplus.com/?dlid=58434) that might be worth a look. I would certainly like to help with Ben Hur or any other - at leas to the extent I am able. ---
**Author:** ![bedwere](https://www.textkit.com/user_avatar/www.textkit.com/bedwere/32/35_2.png) [@bedwere](https://www.textkit.com/u/bedwere)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2015, 12:34am UTC](https://www.textkit.com/t/beh-hur-translation-project/13729/4 "2015-11-08T00:34:07Z")
If you prefer to leave your comments and corrections on the text on Google Drive, please send me a PM with your email. Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![dlb](https://www.textkit.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/ecb155/32.png) [@dlb](https://www.textkit.com/u/dlb)\ **Post date:** [November 24, 2015, 1:19am UTC](https://www.textkit.com/t/beh-hur-translation-project/13729/5 "2015-11-24T01:19:15Z")
All, Something I have been thinking about since I saw the translated pages of Ben Hur on another web site: I know bedwere thinks that the cost of publishing the translated comic may be high and therefore something he may not want to bear himself. Do y’all think that, as individuals collectively, we could have it published? By that I mean, if we contributed X amount of dollars per person to publish it, each one of us would receive a copy, the comic would be printed, it could be sold publicly, and the translator would receive profits for his efforts. Any thought on this idea? ---
**Author:** ![bedwere](https://www.textkit.com/user_avatar/www.textkit.com/bedwere/32/35_2.png) [@bedwere](https://www.textkit.com/u/bedwere)\ **Post date:** [November 25, 2015, 1:14am UTC](https://www.textkit.com/t/beh-hur-translation-project/13729/6 "2015-11-25T01:14:59Z")
Apparently it is possible to self publish comic books through [lulu.com](http://lulu.com) [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ifu\_rUTrMg](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ifu_rUTrMg) ---
**Author:** ![dlb](https://www.textkit.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/ecb155/32.png) [@dlb](https://www.textkit.com/u/dlb)\ **Post date:** [November 25, 2015, 1:35am UTC](https://www.textkit.com/t/beh-hur-translation-project/13729/7 "2015-11-25T01:35:06Z")
> [@bedwere](#): > > Apparently it is possible to self publish comic books through [lulu.com](http://lulu.com) > [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ifu\_rUTrMg](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ifu_rUTrMg) I was unaware of that but I have ordered books printed by Lulu. I was just trying to get the Latin community here to support your efforts along with ‘spreading the word’ and help you get paid for your efforts. Either way, I would love to have a few copies. Let me know if I can help you. Thanks, dlb . ---
**Author:** ![bedwere](https://www.textkit.com/user_avatar/www.textkit.com/bedwere/32/35_2.png) [@bedwere](https://www.textkit.com/u/bedwere)\ **Post date:** [November 25, 2015, 1:47am UTC](https://www.textkit.com/t/beh-hur-translation-project/13729/8 "2015-11-25T01:47:32Z")
I do appreciate. Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![dlb](https://www.textkit.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/ecb155/32.png) [@dlb](https://www.textkit.com/u/dlb)\ **Post date:** [November 25, 2015, 1:20pm UTC](https://www.textkit.com/t/beh-hur-translation-project/13729/9 "2015-11-25T13:20:37Z")
You are welcome! ---
**Author:** ![temporarymember](https://www.textkit.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/t/4da419/32.png) [@temporarymember](https://www.textkit.com/u/temporarymember)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2016, 6:07am UTC](https://www.textkit.com/t/beh-hur-translation-project/13729/10 "2016-12-10T06:07:44Z")
Did this come to fruition? I would like to buy an Ancient Greek language comic book for a dear friend for Xmas. ---
**Author:** ![bedwere](https://www.textkit.com/user_avatar/www.textkit.com/bedwere/32/35_2.png) [@bedwere](https://www.textkit.com/u/bedwere)\ **Post date:** [December 11, 2016, 2:38am UTC](https://www.textkit.com/t/beh-hur-translation-project/13729/11 "2016-12-11T02:38:53Z")
Ben-Hur won’t be home for Christmas, I’m afraid. But I’m making progress. ---
**Author:** ![temporarymember](https://www.textkit.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/t/4da419/32.png) [@temporarymember](https://www.textkit.com/u/temporarymember)\ **Post date:** [December 11, 2016, 7:08am UTC](https://www.textkit.com/t/beh-hur-translation-project/13729/12 "2016-12-11T07:08:58Z")
OK, thanks. Let me know if you ever go for subscriptions for installments. ---
**Author:** ![bedwere](https://www.textkit.com/user_avatar/www.textkit.com/bedwere/32/35_2.png) [@bedwere](https://www.textkit.com/u/bedwere)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2017, 3:15am UTC](https://www.textkit.com/t/beh-hur-translation-project/13729/13 "2017-06-02T03:15:16Z")
[Tota fabula de Benhur](http://gladivs.blogspot.com/2017/06/tota-fabula-de-benhur.html) [Ὁ ὅλος μῦθος περὶ τοῦ Βενώρ](http://heautonpaideuomenos.blogspot.com/2017/06/blog-post.html) ---
**Author:** ![jeidsath](https://www.textkit.com/user_avatar/www.textkit.com/jeidsath/32/3_2.png) [@jeidsath](https://www.textkit.com/u/jeidsath)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2017, 4:28pm UTC](https://www.textkit.com/t/beh-hur-translation-project/13729/14 "2017-06-04T16:28:51Z")
εὖγε φίλε! ---
**Author:** ![bedwere](https://www.textkit.com/user_avatar/www.textkit.com/bedwere/32/35_2.png) [@bedwere](https://www.textkit.com/u/bedwere)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2017, 11:26pm UTC](https://www.textkit.com/t/beh-hur-translation-project/13729/15 "2017-06-08T23:26:02Z")
Εὐχαριστῶ σοι, ὦ βέλτιστε. Although you can read the stories for free on [archive.org](http://archive.org) and basically do whatever you want with them, as requested, I prepared also the printed editions on [Lulu.com](http://Lulu.com): [![](http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hkqHnCvUNl8/WTnZmD6a8kI/AAAAAAAALqU/mDTTCEhse3Iy-1LzyG7kf1g3BGZ4HXe7gCK4B/s1600/latin.jpg)](http://www.lulu.com/shop/bedwere/benhur-latine/paperback/product-23215402.html) [![](https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vBuC_4CaPb0/WTnUuGyUuhI/AAAAAAAALqA/bMOINKwWn3Mt3dhQ8XV1-ALj_gzviT2WACLcB/s1600/greek.jpg)](https://www.lulu.com/en/gb/shop/-%CE%B2%CE%B5%CE%B4%CF%85%CE%B5%CF%81%CF%8C%CF%82/%CE%B2%CE%B5%CE%BD%CF%89%CF%81-%CE%B5%CE%BB%CE%BB%CE%B7%CE%BD%CE%B9%CF%83%CF%84%CE%B9/paperback/product-jd8m8g.html) ---
**Author:** ![AncientGreekCI](https://www.textkit.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/df705f/32.png) [@AncientGreekCI](https://www.textkit.com/u/AncientGreekCI)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2026, 12:43pm UTC](https://www.textkit.com/t/beh-hur-translation-project/13729/16 "2026-08-24T12:43:55Z")
I’m working on remastering this one now. I’m outsourcing the cleanup of the artwork to AI since it can do a better job than me (let me know if you see anyone with 6 fingers though!). Given that this comic is text-heavy and the translation is generally longer than the original English, I am completely redrawing the speech balloons to ensure a proper fit. It’s been a while since this was translated so If anyone has any comments on the translation I can incorporate them. > **[Ben-Hur Remastered.pdf](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WobQ0YRPLRIww1Uc5xNy1hvNBsezkZh9/view?usp=sharing)** > > Google Drive file. ---
**Author:** ![AncientGreekCI](https://www.textkit.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/df705f/32.png) [@AncientGreekCI](https://www.textkit.com/u/AncientGreekCI)\ **Post date:** [September 21, 2026, 1:02pm UTC](https://www.textkit.com/t/beh-hur-translation-project/13729/17 "2026-09-21T13:02:29Z")
I’ve completed the remaster of this one now. Available for free digitally on [archive.org](https://archive.org/details/ben-hur-remastered). If you want a physical copy you can order a print-on-demand paperback via [Lulu](https://www.lulu.com/shop/lew-wallace-and-gustav-schrotter-and-dana-e-dutch-and-bedwere/%CE%B2%CE%B5%CE%BD%E1%BD%BC%CF%81/paperback/product-57n8e6j.html?page=1&pageSize=4), which is priced strictly at the base cost of printing with zero markup.