How Long to Read Historical Dictionary of Daoism

How Long Does it Take to Read Historical Dictionary of Daoism?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 12 minutes to read Historical Dictionary of Daoism by Ronnie L. Littlejohn

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

Description

Daoism is the oldest indigenous philosophic-spiritual tradition of China and one of the most ancient of the world’s spiritual structures. The name Daoism comes from the term dao, which means a “way” or a “road” through the field or woods to one’s village. It is also means the “way” to do something, such as how a master craftsman carves wood, makes a bell, or even butchers an ox. But dao is also a nominative in the history of Daoism, referring to the energizing process that permeates and animates all of reality and moves it along. However, both text and practice in this tradition insist that dao itself cannot be described in words; it is not God in the sense of Western philosophy or religion. Daoism has no supreme being, even if there is an extensive grammar about nominally self-conscious entities and powers for which the Chinese use the word “spirit” (shen). For example, the highest powers of Daoism are variously called Taishang Laojun (the deified Laozi), the Celestial Worthy of Primordial Beginning (Yuanshi tianzun), the Jade Emperor (Yuhuang Shangdi), or the Perfected Warrior (Zhenwu). But these are expressions of dao in specific shen; they are not identical to Dao, except in the most unique case—when Laozi, the putative founder of Daoism and author of its major work, Daodejing, is said to be one with the dao. Historical Dictionary of Daoism contains a chronology, an introduction, appendixes, an extensive bibliography, and more than 400 cross-referenced entries related to the Chinese belief and worldview known as Daoism, including dozens of Daoist terms, names, and practices. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Daoism.

How long is Historical Dictionary of Daoism?

Historical Dictionary of Daoism by Ronnie L. Littlejohn 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 Historical Dictionary of Daoism Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 6 minutes to read Historical Dictionary of Daoism aloud.

What Reading Level is Historical Dictionary of Daoism?

Historical Dictionary of Daoism is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

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