How Long to Read Butler's Lives of the Saints

How Long Does it Take to Read Butler's Lives of the Saints?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 22 minutes to read Butler's Lives of the Saints by Bernard Bangley

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

Description

There is no greater authority on the saints than Alban Butler, and his enormous research has been the standard reference on the subject for the last two and a half centuries. This new adaptation of Butler's multi-volume Lives of the Saints presents a modernized text for today's reader and provides an illuminating guide to these historic, symbolic, and foundational Christian men and women. Butler's daily readings from the lives and works of the saints offer readers of all backgrounds the opportunity to engage directly with these great figures. Butler's distinctive contribution to stories about saints was to turn attention away from the superhuman, miraculous themes that are prevalent in earlier works. He gives us saints who are examples of Christian living, who provide inspiration for our own lives, in every time and circumstance. As Butler writes: "They were once what we are now, travelers on earth. They had the same weaknesses we have. We have difficulties; so had the saints." Important features of this version include mention of recently canonized saints as well as those whose path to official sainthood is still in progress. Also included in the daily readings are more obscure saints whose lives and contributions to Christianity should not be forgotten.

How long is Butler's Lives of the Saints?

Butler's Lives of the Saints by Bernard Bangley is 321 pages long, and a total of 80,571 words.

This makes it 108% the length of the average book. It also has 98% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Butler's Lives of the Saints Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 20 minutes to read Butler's Lives of the Saints aloud.

What Reading Level is Butler's Lives of the Saints?

Butler's Lives of the Saints 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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