How Long to Read “Jesus Does Stand-Up,” and Other Satires

How Long Does it Take to Read “Jesus Does Stand-Up,” and Other Satires?

It takes the average reader 1 hour and 30 minutes to read “Jesus Does Stand-Up,” and Other Satires by Gordon S. Jackson

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

Description

"Jesus Does Stand-Up," and Other Satires is a collection of fifty short parables and parodies that highlight the weaknesses of the contemporary Western church and the increasingly secular culture in which its members live out their faith. The satires target an entire herd of sacred cows, making fun of areas of discipleship or Christian living such as prayer, evangelism, worship, mission activity, and social justice issues. Several entries skewer the church's tendency to trivialize our faith or the holiness of God, or our obsession with our culture's emphasis on efficiency and individual fulfillment. The entries range from parodies of familiar hymns, including one that looks at Jesus as our friend on Facebook, to an exploration of the dilemma facing Donald Trump as he decides which member of the Trinity to fire. Others describe a group of cheerleaders rehearsing for Jesus' second coming, explain why Jesus couldn't be hired for a church's child-care job, and record Lazarus' difficulty in convincing his HMO that he was raised from the dead. The result allows Christians to laugh, or sometimes squirm, at these commentaries on the pressures of the consumerist, individualistic, and even narcissistic culture in which Western believers find themselves. Neither Christian conservatives nor progressives are spared. The intent of the entries, however, is never mean spirited. Collectively, these satires offer a corrective or warning, prodding the church and Christians to be the distinctive, counter-cultural presence and witness that God calls us to be.

How long is “Jesus Does Stand-Up,” and Other Satires?

“Jesus Does Stand-Up,” and Other Satires by Gordon S. Jackson is 88 pages long, and a total of 22,704 words.

This makes it 30% the length of the average book. It also has 28% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read “Jesus Does Stand-Up,” and Other Satires Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 2 hours and 4 minutes to read “Jesus Does Stand-Up,” and Other Satires aloud.

What Reading Level is “Jesus Does Stand-Up,” and Other Satires?

“Jesus Does Stand-Up,” and Other Satires 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.

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