How Long to Read Qoheleth

By Graham S. Ogden

How Long Does it Take to Read Qoheleth?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 14 minutes to read Qoheleth by Graham S. Ogden

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

Description

Qoheleth's driving question, according to Ogden, is posed in the opening lines of his book. It is the question, What lasting advantage (yithron) results from the multitude of activities in which humans find themselves engaged? In a word, the answer is, None; but the supplementary question remains, How shall we then live? Qoheleth is no pessimist. Even though he believes that nothing survives from the activities of life, he encourages his readers to live life to the full, to 'eat, drink and enjoy what God provides'. Wisdom is one of those enjoyable benefits of life, but even it has its limitations: it can never produce an understanding of the totality. What of the classic term hebel (traditionally translated 'vanity') in Qoheleth's thought? It is much better understood, argues Ogden, as 'enigma' or 'mystery', and the mystery it points to is the mystery of the yithron: how is joy the proper goal of human life when we know it must inevitably come to an end without leaving any surplus?

How long is Qoheleth?

Qoheleth by Graham S. Ogden is 252 pages long, and a total of 63,504 words.

This makes it 85% the length of the average book. It also has 78% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Qoheleth Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 47 minutes to read Qoheleth aloud.

What Reading Level is Qoheleth?

Qoheleth 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.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

Where Can I Buy Qoheleth?

Qoheleth by Graham S. Ogden is sold by several retailers and bookshops. However, Read Time works with Amazon to provide an easier way to purchase books.

To buy Qoheleth by Graham S. Ogden on Amazon click the button below.

Buy Qoheleth on Amazon