How Long to Read Ecclesiastical History

How Long Does it Take to Read Ecclesiastical History?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 54 minutes to read Ecclesiastical History by Socrates Scholasticus

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

Description

The history covers the years 305-439, and experts believe it was finished in 439 or soon thereafter, and certainly during the lifetime of Emperor Theodosius II, i.e., before 450. The purpose of the history is to continue the work of Eusebius of Caesarea (1.1). It relates in simple Greek language what the Church experienced from the days of Constantine to the writer's time. Ecclesiastical dissensions occupy the foreground, for when the Church is at peace, there is nothing for the church historian to relate (7.48.7). In the preface to Book 5, Socrates defends dealing with Arianism and with political events in addition to writing about the church. The Historia Ecclesiastica is one of the few sources of knowledge of Hypatia, the female mathematician and philosopher of Alexandria. Socrates' account is in many respects well-balanced. He is careful not to use hyperbolic titles when referring to prominent personalities in Church and State. He is often assumed to have been a follower of Novatianism, but this is based on the fact that he gives a lot of details about the Novatianists, and speaks of them in generous terms, as he does of Arians and other groups. He speaks of himself as belonging to the Church.

How long is Ecclesiastical History?

Ecclesiastical History by Socrates Scholasticus is 346 pages long, and a total of 88,576 words.

This makes it 117% the length of the average book. It also has 108% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Ecclesiastical History Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 8 hours and 4 minutes to read Ecclesiastical History aloud.

What Reading Level is Ecclesiastical History?

Ecclesiastical History is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

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