How Long to Read Exploring the Old Testament, Volume 2: A Guide to the Historical Books

How Long Does it Take to Read Exploring the Old Testament, Volume 2: A Guide to the Historical Books?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 12 minutes to read Exploring the Old Testament, Volume 2: A Guide to the Historical Books by Philip E. Satterthwaite

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

Description

The historical books, from Joshua to Ezra and Nehemiah, form the narrative backbone of the Old Testament. Without them the Pentateuch would stop cold and the Prophets would hang in suspension. Even the Psalms and Wisdom literature would lose some of their luster for lack of a setting. Without these historical books the New Testament would be resolving an incomplete narrative, answering a question only half and hesitantly posed. For all these reasons and more, it is a tragic fact that many of us today cannot give a brief and coherent account of this story. We fear that books with names like Judges, Kings and Chronicles would bore us. But nothing could be further from the truth. For the story they tell is full of action and intrigue, tragedy and suspense, vivid characters and memorable events. They are the stuff of great art and literature, and they have inspired men and women to lives and deeds of uncommon faith and courage. Exploring these books is essential for a true education, whether religious or otherwise. In this guidebook, Philip E. Satterthwaite and J. Gordon McConville introduce us to the content and the context of these historical books. We view them within the setting of ancient history and history writing, and come to appreciate their literary artistry, their role within the Scriptures of Israel, and their lasting value as theological and ethical resources. Designed especially for students, Exploring the Old Testament, Volume 2: A Guide to the Historical Books overflows with interesting and helpful features that encourage avid exploration and the joy of learning.

How long is Exploring the Old Testament, Volume 2: A Guide to the Historical Books?

Exploring the Old Testament, Volume 2: A Guide to the Historical Books by Philip E. Satterthwaite is 311 pages long, and a total of 78,061 words.

This makes it 105% the length of the average book. It also has 95% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Exploring the Old Testament, Volume 2: A Guide to the Historical Books Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 6 minutes to read Exploring the Old Testament, Volume 2: A Guide to the Historical Books aloud.

What Reading Level is Exploring the Old Testament, Volume 2: A Guide to the Historical Books?

Exploring the Old Testament, Volume 2: A Guide to the Historical Books 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.

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

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