How Long to Read Mystics and Messiahs

How Long Does it Take to Read Mystics and Messiahs?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 8 minutes to read Mystics and Messiahs by Philip Jenkins

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

Description

In Mystics and Messiahs--the first full account of cults and anti-cult scares in American history--Philip Jenkins shows that, contrary to popular belief, cults were by no means an invention of the 1960s. In fact, most of the frightening images and stereotypes surrounding fringe religious movements are traceable to the mid-nineteenth century when Mormons, Freemasons, and even Catholics were denounced for supposed ritualistic violence, fraud, and sexual depravity. But America has also been the home of an often hysterical anti-cult backlash. Jenkins offers an insightful new analysis of why cults...

How long is Mystics and Messiahs?

Mystics and Messiahs by Philip Jenkins is 304 pages long, and a total of 77,216 words.

This makes it 103% the length of the average book. It also has 94% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Mystics and Messiahs Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 1 minute to read Mystics and Messiahs aloud.

What Reading Level is Mystics and Messiahs?

Mystics and Messiahs 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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