How Long to Read Allegorical Readers and Cultural Revision in Ancient Alexandria

How Long Does it Take to Read Allegorical Readers and Cultural Revision in Ancient Alexandria?

It takes the average reader 6 hours and 4 minutes to read Allegorical Readers and Cultural Revision in Ancient Alexandria by David Dawson

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

Description

Allegorical readings of literary or religious texts always begin as counterreadings, starting with denial or negation, challenging the literal sense: "You have read the text this way, but I will read it differently." David Dawson insists that ancient allegory is best understood not simply as a way of reading texts, but as a way of using non-literal readings to reinterpret culture and society. Here he describes how some ancient pagan, Jewish, and Christian interpreters used allegory to endorse, revise, and subvert competing Christian and pagan world views. This reassessment of allegorical...

How long is Allegorical Readers and Cultural Revision in Ancient Alexandria?

Allegorical Readers and Cultural Revision in Ancient Alexandria by David Dawson is 356 pages long, and a total of 91,136 words.

This makes it 120% the length of the average book. It also has 111% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Allegorical Readers and Cultural Revision in Ancient Alexandria Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 8 hours and 18 minutes to read Allegorical Readers and Cultural Revision in Ancient Alexandria aloud.

What Reading Level is Allegorical Readers and Cultural Revision in Ancient Alexandria?

Allegorical Readers and Cultural Revision in Ancient Alexandria 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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