How Long to Read A Book of Hours

How Long Does it Take to Read A Book of Hours?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 47 minutes to read A Book of Hours by Thomas Merton

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

Description

Thomas Merton was the most popular proponent of the Christian contemplative tradition in the twentieth century. Now, for the first time, some of his most lyrical and prayerful writings have been arranged into A Book of Hours, a rich resource for daily prayer and contemplation that imitates the increasingly popular ancient monastic practice of "praying the hours." Editor Kathleen Deignan mined Merton's voluminous writings, arranging prayers for Dawn, Day, Dusk, and Dark for each of the days of the week. A Book of Hours allows for a slice of monastic contemplation in the midst of hectic modern...

How long is A Book of Hours?

A Book of Hours by Thomas Merton is 224 pages long, and a total of 56,896 words.

This makes it 76% the length of the average book. It also has 70% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read A Book of Hours Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 10 minutes to read A Book of Hours aloud.

What Reading Level is A Book of Hours?

A Book of Hours 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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