How Long to Read Sacra Pagina: Philippians and Philemon

How Long Does it Take to Read Sacra Pagina: Philippians and Philemon?

It takes the average reader 10 hours and 44 minutes to read Sacra Pagina: Philippians and Philemon by Bonnie B. Thurston

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

Description

Although relatively brief, Philippians is one of the most interesting and beloved of Paul’s undisputed epistles. In Philippians and Philemon, Bonnie Thurston makes a convincing case that canonical Philippians is as Paul wrote it, one letter. Although there is not enough specific evidence to “name names,” she suggests a number of possible audiences. A translation conforming as closely as possible to the original Greek is provided, along with a careful analysis of the language of the letter that yields insights into the context and theological underpinning of this epistle. The apostle’s very brief letter to Philemon stands solidly within the Pauline collection of authentic and canonical letters. In this volume, Judith Ryan argues that Philemon makes two specific appeals. The first seeks to elicit Philemon’s partnership and his community’s support in welcoming Onesimus back as both beloved brother and honored guest. The second requests that Onesimus be allowed to use the freedom he already has to serve Christ and his Gospel. In this commentary Ryan provides a fresh translation, critical notes for each verse, and interpretation on defined sections. She situates the letter in the historical context of slavery in the ancient world and shows how Paul combined his theology with contemporary rhetorical strategies to produce an effective challenge to his audience. Bonnie B. Thurston, PhD, lives in West Virginia in solitude. She is ordained in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and the author of several books, including The Spiritual Landscape of Mark and Religious Vows, the Sermon on the Mount, and Christian Living (Liturgical Press) and Preaching Mark (Fortress Press). Judith M. Ryan, PhD,STL, is associate professor of New Testament at the University of St. Thomas School of Theology at St. Mary's Seminary, Houston, Texas. Previously she taught at Catholic University of America, Fordham University, the University of Scranton, College Misericordia, and St. Mary's Seminary and University, Baltimore, Maryland.

How long is Sacra Pagina: Philippians and Philemon?

Sacra Pagina: Philippians and Philemon by Bonnie B. Thurston is 627 pages long, and a total of 161,139 words.

This makes it 212% the length of the average book. It also has 197% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Sacra Pagina: Philippians and Philemon Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 14 hours and 40 minutes to read Sacra Pagina: Philippians and Philemon aloud.

What Reading Level is Sacra Pagina: Philippians and Philemon?

Sacra Pagina: Philippians and Philemon 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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