How Long to Read Jewish Marriage in Antiquity

How Long Does it Take to Read Jewish Marriage in Antiquity?

It takes the average reader 7 hours and 49 minutes to read Jewish Marriage in Antiquity by Michael L. Satlow

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

Description

Marriage today might be a highly contested topic, but certainly no more than it was in antiquity. Ancient Jews, like their non-Jewish neighbors, grappled with what have become perennial issues of marriage, from its idealistic definitions to its many practical forms to questions of who should or should not wed. In this book, Michael Satlow offers the first in-depth synthetic study of Jewish marriage in antiquity, from ca. 500 B.C.E. to 614 C.E. Placing Jewish marriage in its cultural milieu, Satlow investigates whether there was anything essentially "Jewish" about the institution as it was discussed and practiced. Moreover, he considers the social and economic aspects of marriage as both a personal relationship and a religious bond, and explores how the Jews of antiquity negotiated the gap between marital realities and their ideals. Focusing on the various experiences of Jews throughout the Mediterranean basin and in Babylonia, Satlow argues that different communities, even rabbinic ones, constructed their own "Jewish" marriage: they read their received traditions and rituals through the lens of a basic understanding of marriage that they shared with their non-Jewish neighbors. He also maintains that Jews idealized marriage in a way that responded to the ideals of their respective societies, mediating between such values as honor and the far messier realities of marital life. Employing Jewish and non-Jewish literary texts, papyri, inscriptions, and material artifacts, Satlow paints a vibrant portrait of ancient Judaism while sharpening and clarifying present discussions on modern marriage for Jews and non-Jews alike.

How long is Jewish Marriage in Antiquity?

Jewish Marriage in Antiquity by Michael L. Satlow is 457 pages long, and a total of 117,449 words.

This makes it 154% the length of the average book. It also has 144% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Jewish Marriage in Antiquity Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 10 hours and 41 minutes to read Jewish Marriage in Antiquity aloud.

What Reading Level is Jewish Marriage in Antiquity?

Jewish Marriage in Antiquity 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.

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