How Long to Read Apophthegmata

How Long Does it Take to Read Apophthegmata?

It takes the average reader and 41 minutes to read Apophthegmata by St. Macarius the Great

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

Description

The Apophthegmata (a collection of sayings) is a work long attributed to the Egyptian desert father, St. Macarius the Great, although it is almost certainly composed by one of his monastic disciples at Scetis. It contains 41 short saying, composed in remembrance of the old abbot. Most of these saying are imploring his listeners on the necessity of humility and the observance of virtue in daily life. Some autobiographical material is included in this work as well, giving some context into the origin and early life of St. Macarius. This work is derived from the surviving Latin text, which is included, as well as the English translation of this work.

How long is Apophthegmata?

Apophthegmata by St. Macarius the Great is 41 pages long, and a total of 10,291 words.

This makes it 14% the length of the average book. It also has 13% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Apophthegmata Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes and 56 minutes to read Apophthegmata aloud.

What Reading Level is Apophthegmata?

Apophthegmata is suitable for students ages 8 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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