How Long to Read Roads of Excess, Palaces of Wisdom

How Long Does it Take to Read Roads of Excess, Palaces of Wisdom?

It takes the average reader 6 hours and 55 minutes to read Roads of Excess, Palaces of Wisdom by Jeffrey J. Kripal

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

Description

William Blake once wrote that "The road of excess leads to the palace of wisdom." Inspired by these poetic terms, Jeffrey J. Kripal reveals how the works of scholars of mysticism are often rooted in their own mystical experiences, "roads of excess," which can both lead to important insights into these scholars' works and point us to our own "palaces of wisdom." In his new book, Kripal addresses the twentieth-century study of mysticism as a kind of mystical tradition in its own right, with its own unique histories, discourses, sociological dynamics, and rhetorics of secrecy. Fluidly combining...

How long is Roads of Excess, Palaces of Wisdom?

Roads of Excess, Palaces of Wisdom by Jeffrey J. Kripal is 412 pages long, and a total of 103,824 words.

This makes it 139% the length of the average book. It also has 127% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Roads of Excess, Palaces of Wisdom Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 9 hours and 27 minutes to read Roads of Excess, Palaces of Wisdom aloud.

What Reading Level is Roads of Excess, Palaces of Wisdom?

Roads of Excess, Palaces of Wisdom 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 Roads of Excess, Palaces of Wisdom?

Roads of Excess, Palaces of Wisdom by Jeffrey J. Kripal is sold by several retailers and bookshops. However, Read Time works with Amazon to provide an easier way to purchase books.

To buy Roads of Excess, Palaces of Wisdom by Jeffrey J. Kripal on Amazon click the button below.