How Long to Read 1 & 2 Samuel (Understanding the Bible Commentary Series)

How Long Does it Take to Read 1 & 2 Samuel (Understanding the Bible Commentary Series)?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 57 minutes to read 1 & 2 Samuel (Understanding the Bible Commentary Series) by Mary J. Evans

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Identifying three streams of concern in the books of Samuel (politics, people, and preaching), Mary Evans demonstrates how each of these manifests itself in the underlying and unifying theme of power-and powerlessness. She then uses this concept of power as a fascinating matrix for interpreting the events God ordains and the characters God uses in biblical history. Evans defends her case for the unity of the books that we divide into 1 and 2 Samuel with a sensitivity to the composition of the text and the intentionality of the various "writers" who had a hand in bringing the different accounts together. The discussion interacts with the parallel material in Chronicles and Kings and recognizes the importance of the themes of covenant and law, especially from the Deuteronomic perspective. The commentary, with its additional notes, also includes a good breadth of references to scholarly debate and discussion on various issues. Evans brings the often theologically difficult text of Samuel and the complex characters of Samuel, Saul, David, and others into sharp focus for the contemporary reader while offering fresh insights and perspectives on the ancient text.

How long is 1 & 2 Samuel (Understanding the Bible Commentary Series)?

1 & 2 Samuel (Understanding the Bible Commentary Series) by Mary J. Evans is 288 pages long, and a total of 74,304 words.

This makes it 97% the length of the average book. It also has 91% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read 1 & 2 Samuel (Understanding the Bible Commentary Series) Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 46 minutes to read 1 & 2 Samuel (Understanding the Bible Commentary Series) aloud.

What Reading Level is 1 & 2 Samuel (Understanding the Bible Commentary Series)?

1 & 2 Samuel (Understanding the Bible Commentary Series) is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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