How Long to Read Esther

How Long Does it Take to Read Esther?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 46 minutes to read Esther by Jon D. Levenson

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

Description

Among the books of the Old Testament, the book of Esther presents significant interpretive problems. The book has been preserved in Greek and Hebrew texts that diverge greatly from each other. As a result, Jews and Protestants usually read a version of the book of Esther that is several chapters shorter than the one in most Catholic and Orthodox Bibles. Jon D. Levenson capably guides the reader through both the longer Greek version and the shorter Hebrew one, demonstrating their coherence and their differences. This commentary listens to the voices of modern scholarship as well as rabbinic...

How long is Esther?

Esther by Jon D. Levenson is 164 pages long, and a total of 41,656 words.

This makes it 55% the length of the average book. It also has 51% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Esther Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 47 minutes to read Esther aloud.

What Reading Level is Esther?

Esther 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.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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