How Long to Read Acts of Interpretation

How Long Does it Take to Read Acts of Interpretation?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 41 minutes to read Acts of Interpretation by Naomi Janowitz

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

Description

Ancient authors debated proper verbal and non-verbal signs as representations of divinity. These understanding of signs were based on ideas drawn from language and thus limited due to a their partial understanding of the multi-functionality of signs. Charles S. Peirce’s semiotics, as adapted by anthropological linguists including Michael Silverstein, better explains the contextual linkages ("performativity") of ancient religious signs such as divine names. Sign meaning is always dependent on processes of interpretation and is always open to reinterpretation. Focusing on these processes permits a more detailed analysis of the ancient evidence. Examples are drawn from ancient Israelite verbal and non-verbal divine representation, the apostle Paul’s linguistic letter/spirit model, Christian debates about the limits of language to best represent the deity, Josephus’ aniconic advertisement of Jewish rites, the multi-layered divine representations in the Dura-Europos synagogue, the diverse "performativity" of Jewish ascent liturgies, and—the single modern example—the role of art at Burning Man. Divine representation is the basis for ritual efficacy even as sign meaning is a constant source of contention.

How long is Acts of Interpretation?

Acts of Interpretation by Naomi Janowitz is 161 pages long, and a total of 40,411 words.

This makes it 54% the length of the average book. It also has 49% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Acts of Interpretation Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 40 minutes to read Acts of Interpretation aloud.

What Reading Level is Acts of Interpretation?

Acts of Interpretation is suitable for students ages 10 and up.

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