How Long to Read John the Theologian and his Paschal Gospel

How Long Does it Take to Read John the Theologian and his Paschal Gospel?

It takes the average reader 7 hours and 5 minutes to read John the Theologian and his Paschal Gospel by John Behr

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

Description

This study brings three different kinds of readers of the Gospel of John together with the theological goal of understanding what is meant by Incarnation and how it relates to Pascha, the Passion of Christ, how this is conceived of as revelation, and how we speak of it. The first group of readers are the Christian writers from the early centuries, some of whom (such as Irenaeus of Lyons) stood in direct continuity, through Polycarp of Smyrna, with John himself. In exploring these writers, John Behr offers a glimpse of the figure of John and the celebration of Pascha, which held to have started with him. The second group of readers are modern scriptural scholars, from whom we learn of the apocalyptic dimensions of John's Gospel and the way in which it presents the life of Christ in terms of the Temple and its feasts. With Christ's own body, finally erected on the Cross, being the true Temple in an offering of love rather than a sacrifice for sin. An offering in which Jesus becomes the flesh he offers for consumption, the bread which descends from heaven, so that 'incarnation' is not an event now in the past, but the embodiment of God in those who follow Christ in the present. The third reader is Michel Henry, a French Phenomenologist, whose reading of John opens up further surprising dimensions of this Gospel, which yet align with those uncovered in the first parts of this work. This thought-provoking work brings these threads together to reflect on the nature and task of Christian theology.

How long is John the Theologian and his Paschal Gospel?

John the Theologian and his Paschal Gospel by John Behr is 416 pages long, and a total of 106,496 words.

This makes it 140% the length of the average book. It also has 130% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read John the Theologian and his Paschal Gospel Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 9 hours and 41 minutes to read John the Theologian and his Paschal Gospel aloud.

What Reading Level is John the Theologian and his Paschal Gospel?

John the Theologian and his Paschal Gospel 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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