How Long to Read Barlaam and Josaphat

How Long Does it Take to Read Barlaam and Josaphat?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 50 minutes to read Barlaam and Josaphat by St. John St. John Damascene

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

Description

Saint John of Damascus, also known as St.John Damascene (c. 676 - 4 December 749) was a Syrian Christian monk and priest. A polymath whose fields of interest and contribution included law, theology, philosophy, and music, before being ordained, he served as a Chief Administrator for the Islamic caliphate in Damascus, wrote works expounding the Christian faith, and composed hymns which are still in everyday use in Eastern Christian monasteries throughout the world. The Catholic Church regards him as a Doctor of the Church, often referred to as the Doctor of the Assumption due to his writings on the Assumption of Mary. Barlaam and Josaphat is a Christianized version of the story of Siddharta Gautama, known around the world today as Buddha. In the Middle Ages the two were treated as Christian saints, being entered in the Greek Orthodox calendar and in the Roman Martyrology in the Western Church as "Barlaam and Josaphat" on the date of 27 November. According to the legend, King Abenner or Avenier in India persecuted the Christian Church in his realm, founded by the Apostle Thomas. When astrologers predicted that his own son would some day become a Christian, Abenner had the young prince Josaphat isolated from external contact. Despite the imprisonment, Josaphat met the hermit Saint Barlaam and converted to Christianity. Josaphat kept his faith even in the face of his father's anger and persuasion.

How long is Barlaam and Josaphat?

Barlaam and Josaphat by St. John St. John Damascene is 170 pages long, and a total of 42,500 words.

This makes it 57% the length of the average book. It also has 52% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Barlaam and Josaphat Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 52 minutes to read Barlaam and Josaphat aloud.

What Reading Level is Barlaam and Josaphat?

Barlaam and Josaphat is suitable for students ages 10 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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