How Long to Read Joel, Obadiah, Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi

How Long Does it Take to Read Joel, Obadiah, Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi?

It takes the average reader 1 hour and 55 minutes to read Joel, Obadiah, Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi by John J. Collins

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

Description

These books, from what are often called the twelve prophets, continue to recount the story of the return from Babylonian exile. They speak with immediacy and power to the generation that was responsible for writing down and organizing the Hebrew Scriptures and founding Judaism as a religion, not just an ethnic identity. Haggai demonstrates how not to be a prophet, as his wildly optimistic and date-specific predictions don't come true. Zechariah then tries to restore the reputation of the prophets after Jeremiah denounces them as liars. A central issue is the rebuilding of the temple-how can it replace the celebrated temple of Solomon? Should it be built before the people even have the resources to build their own houses? When did God leave the temple, and what will convince God to return? These postexilic prophets affirm the many traditions of the people of Judah and Israel, who are still reeling from exile, offering them hope and direction. They promise that God's justice will include punishment of their enemies and a full restoration of God's people. John J. Collins is Holmes Professor of Old Testament at Yale Divinity School. A native of Ireland, he has a doctorate from Harvard University, and earlier taught at the University of Chicago, and the University of Notre Dame. He has published widely on the subjects of apocalypticism, wisdom, Hellenistic Judaism, and the Dead Sea Scrolls and served as president of both the Catholic Biblical Association and the Society of Biblical Literature.

How long is Joel, Obadiah, Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi?

Joel, Obadiah, Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi by John J. Collins is 114 pages long, and a total of 28,956 words.

This makes it 38% the length of the average book. It also has 35% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Joel, Obadiah, Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 2 hours and 38 minutes to read Joel, Obadiah, Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi aloud.

What Reading Level is Joel, Obadiah, Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi?

Joel, Obadiah, Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi 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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