How Long to Read Pope Gregory and the Brides of Christ

How Long Does it Take to Read Pope Gregory and the Brides of Christ?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 50 minutes to read Pope Gregory and the Brides of Christ by John R. C. Martyn

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

Description

The Letters of Gregory the Great, pope from 590 to 604, have long been viewed as an indispensable resource for scholars of the early medieval period. John Martyn’s knowledge of these letters is well nigh unsurpassed, In this book he turns his attention to a hitherto neglected subject; those letters of Pope Gregory which pertain to nuns and convents. Despite the fact that scholarship on the Middle Ages has in the last thirty years been transformed by feminist contributions, and there has developed, as a result, a heightened awareness of the presence of women in medieval life, both secular and religious, only two of the thirty-six letters identified by Martyn have previously been discussed by scholars. This edition of the letters in both Latin and English is therefore of inestimable value to scholars and will act as a spur for further research. This sizeable collection of letters are analysed in company with other, better-known, writings about nuns from Gregory’s dialogi. In the introduction Martyn argues that his upbringing, dominated by his mother and four devout aunts, might reasonably have inculcated in him a deep and abiding concern for women, the religious in particular. This is evidenced by his friendships with Theoctista and Gordia, the sisters of the Byzantine Emperor Maurice, and with his wife, the pious Constantina. and with a number of abbesses, including Respecta (from Marseilles) and Talasia (from Autun). Gregory’s deep interest in the religious life of women, and his concern for their safety and wellbeing, are apparent throughout the letters. Martyn’s translations are clarified and enhanced by a commentary.

How long is Pope Gregory and the Brides of Christ?

Pope Gregory and the Brides of Christ by John R. C. Martyn is 170 pages long, and a total of 42,500 words.

This makes it 57% the length of the average book. It also has 52% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Pope Gregory and the Brides of Christ Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 52 minutes to read Pope Gregory and the Brides of Christ aloud.

What Reading Level is Pope Gregory and the Brides of Christ?

Pope Gregory and the Brides of Christ is suitable for students ages 10 and up.

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