How Long to Read Irony and Meaning in the Hebrew Bible

How Long Does it Take to Read Irony and Meaning in the Hebrew Bible?

It takes the average reader 6 hours and 25 minutes to read Irony and Meaning in the Hebrew Bible by Carolyn J. Sharp

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

Description

Was God being ironic in commanding Eve not to eat fruit from the tree of wisdom? Carolyn J. Sharp suggests that many stories in the Hebrew Scriptures may be ironically intended. Deftly interweaving literary theory and exegesis, Sharp illumines the power of the unspoken in a wide variety of texts from the Pentateuch, the Prophets, and the Writings. She argues that reading with irony in mind creates a charged and open rhetorical space in the texts that allows character, narration, and authorial voice to develop in unexpected ways. Main themes explored here include the ironizing of foreign...

How long is Irony and Meaning in the Hebrew Bible?

Irony and Meaning in the Hebrew Bible by Carolyn J. Sharp is 376 pages long, and a total of 96,256 words.

This makes it 127% the length of the average book. It also has 118% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Irony and Meaning in the Hebrew Bible Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 8 hours and 45 minutes to read Irony and Meaning in the Hebrew Bible aloud.

What Reading Level is Irony and Meaning in the Hebrew Bible?

Irony and Meaning in the Hebrew Bible 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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