How Long to Read Reflections on Jesus and Socrates

How Long Does it Take to Read Reflections on Jesus and Socrates?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 34 minutes to read Reflections on Jesus and Socrates by Paul W. Gooch

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

Description

Living more than four centuries apart in very different cultures, Jesus and Socrates wrote nothing themselves, but they inspired their followers to set down words that continue to shape Western consciousness. In this deeply personal and provocative meditation, Paul Gooch reflects on enduring themes that arise from the lives of these two pivotal figures: death and witness, silence as the limit of language, prayer, obedience, and love. Focusing on the Jesus of the Gospels and the Socrates of Plato's dialogues, Gooch does not debate the historical realities of either figure, but seeks to understand their fundamental commitments to philosophy and to God, drawing parallels and contrasts that invite deeper reflection upon our own lives and experiences. Throughout this book, Gooch tells and retells the stories of Socrates and Jesus as he examines perennial human issues: why would anyone willingly die? To what do these two martyrlike deaths bear witness? What are the limits of words in explanation and defense? Why was Jesus silent during his trial? Why did Socrates' most powerful apologia fail? What words, if any, work in prayer? Do words work against the fear of death? Out of this philosophical and religious questioning, Reflections on Jesus and Socrates throws new light on these two compelling figures and on the continuing meanings of their stories for us today.

How long is Reflections on Jesus and Socrates?

Reflections on Jesus and Socrates by Paul W. Gooch is 332 pages long, and a total of 83,664 words.

This makes it 112% the length of the average book. It also has 102% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Reflections on Jesus and Socrates Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 37 minutes to read Reflections on Jesus and Socrates aloud.

What Reading Level is Reflections on Jesus and Socrates?

Reflections on Jesus and Socrates 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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