How Long to Read Entertaining Angels

How Long Does it Take to Read Entertaining Angels?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 53 minutes to read Entertaining Angels by Andrew E. Arterbury

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

Description

Hospitality in the ancient Mediterranean world was not a matter of entertaining one's neighbours to dinner. And among the early Christians it was not the same as table-fellowship either, though most modern works confuse that with hospitality. Hospitality was essentially the provision of food and protection for travellers; it could include also a bath, supplies for the traveller's onward journey, and an escort along the road toward to the traveller's next destination. Unlike other writers, Arterbury combs through a broad spectrum of Greek, Roman and Jewish texts-as well as early Christian texts outside the New Testament-for literary depictions of the custom of hospitality. As well, he brings into the picture the Greek novels, which provide us with vivid insights into ancient Mediterranean life. His book presents the most complete analysis of the terms used for hospitality. And he shows how important the practice of hospitality is in understanding the narrative of the conversion of the Gentile Cornelius in Acts 10-11: Luke is here suggesting that Christian communities should employ the traditional custom of hospitality as an effective means of bridging the cultural divide between Jews and Gentiles, evangelizing unbelievers, and forging bonds of friendship with strangers. This revealing and engaging example of what Arterbury describes as 'historical audience-oriented criticism' will be appreciated by scholars and students interested in the reality of life in New Testament times.

How long is Entertaining Angels?

Entertaining Angels by Andrew E. Arterbury is 227 pages long, and a total of 58,339 words.

This makes it 77% the length of the average book. It also has 71% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Entertaining Angels Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 18 minutes to read Entertaining Angels aloud.

What Reading Level is Entertaining Angels?

Entertaining Angels is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

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