How Long to Read Monastic Iceland

How Long Does it Take to Read Monastic Iceland?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 24 minutes to read Monastic Iceland by Steinunn Kristjánsdóttir

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

Description

This book provides an overview of medieval monasticism in Iceland, from its dawn to its downfall during the Reformation. Blending the evidence from material remains and written documents, Monastic Iceland highlights the realities of everyday life in the male and female monasteries operated in Iceland. The book describes the incorporation of monasticism into the Icelandic society, the alleged land of the Vikings, and thus how the monasteries coexisted with the natural and social environments on the island while keeping their general aims and objectives. The book shows that large social systems, such as monasticism, can cross social and natural borders without necessitating fundamental changes apart from those triggered by the constant coexistence of nature and culture inside the environment they exist within. The evidence provided debunks the myth that Icelandic monasteries, male or female, were isolated, silent places or simple cells functioning principally as retirement homes for aristocrats. To be a member of an ecclesiastical institution did not mean a quiet, secluded life without any outside interaction, but rather active participation in the surrounding community. The book is for researchers in archaeology, osteology, and medieval history, in addition to all those interested in monasticism and the medieval history of northern Europe.

How long is Monastic Iceland?

Monastic Iceland by Steinunn Kristjánsdóttir is 257 pages long, and a total of 66,049 words.

This makes it 87% the length of the average book. It also has 81% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Monastic Iceland Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours to read Monastic Iceland aloud.

What Reading Level is Monastic Iceland?

Monastic Iceland is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

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