How Long to Read Sacra Pagina: Colossians and Ephesians

How Long Does it Take to Read Sacra Pagina: Colossians and Ephesians?

It takes the average reader 11 hours and 11 minutes to read Sacra Pagina: Colossians and Ephesians by Margaret Y. MacDonald

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

Description

No two works in the Pauline Epistles resemble each other as closely as Colossians and Ephesians. Often recognized for their majestic tone and powerful theological statement, Colossians and Ephesians also present many challenges of interpretation. Most commentaries on these letters seem preoccupied with the same few issues, particularly the question of authorship. As MacDonald addresses these classic questions, she offers a fresh perspective on Colossians and Ephesians by making use of insights from the social sciences. Moreover, by paying attention to subtle differences between the two letters, she brings their distinct perspectives into sharp relief. MacDonald highlights the interplay between Colossians and Ephesians and the social life of New Testament communities. She illustrates how the texts reflect ancient cultural values and are influenced by particular aspects of community life such as worship and household existence. In particular, she reflects on the issues faced by these communities as they formed institutions and interacted with the society around them. She shows the struggles of the New Testament communities to survive and maintain a distinct identity in first-century society. Margaret Y. MacDonald is a professor in the department of religious studies at St. Francis Xavier University in Nova Scotia. She and Carolyn Osiek have coauthored (with Janet H. Tulloch) A Women's Place: House Churches in Earliest Christianity (Fortress, 2006). Her research has been supported by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada.

How long is Sacra Pagina: Colossians and Ephesians?

Sacra Pagina: Colossians and Ephesians by Margaret Y. MacDonald is 656 pages long, and a total of 167,936 words.

This makes it 221% the length of the average book. It also has 205% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Sacra Pagina: Colossians and Ephesians Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 15 hours and 17 minutes to read Sacra Pagina: Colossians and Ephesians aloud.

What Reading Level is Sacra Pagina: Colossians and Ephesians?

Sacra Pagina: Colossians and Ephesians 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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