How Long to Read Buddhist Hagiography in Early Japan

How Long Does it Take to Read Buddhist Hagiography in Early Japan?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 6 minutes to read Buddhist Hagiography in Early Japan by Jonathan Morris Augustine

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

Description

Hagiographies or idealized biographies which recount the lives of saints, bodhisattvas and other charismatic figures have been the meeting place for myth and experience. In medieval Europe, the 'lives of saints' were read during liturgical celebrations and the texts themselves were treated as sacred objects. In Japan, it was believed that those who read the biographies of lofty monks would acquire merit. Since hagiographies were written or compiled by 'believers', the line between fantasy and reality was often obscured. This study of the bodhisattva Gyoki - regarded as the monk who started...

How long is Buddhist Hagiography in Early Japan?

Buddhist Hagiography in Early Japan by Jonathan Morris Augustine is 184 pages long, and a total of 46,736 words.

This makes it 62% the length of the average book. It also has 57% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Buddhist Hagiography in Early Japan Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 15 minutes to read Buddhist Hagiography in Early Japan aloud.

What Reading Level is Buddhist Hagiography in Early Japan?

Buddhist Hagiography in Early Japan 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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