How Long to Read Sacred Music, Religious Desire and Knowledge of God

How Long Does it Take to Read Sacred Music, Religious Desire and Knowledge of God?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 22 minutes to read Sacred Music, Religious Desire and Knowledge of God by Julian Perlmutter

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

Description

Many people find sacred choral music profound and deeply evocative, even in societies that seem to be turning away from religious belief. In this book, Julian Perlmutter examines how, in light of its wide appeal, sacred music can have religious significance for people regardless of their religious convictions. By differentiating between doctrinal belief and the desire for God, Perlmutter explores a longing for the spiritual that is compatible with both belief and 'interested non-belief'. He describes how sacred music can elicit this kind of longing, thereby helping the listener to grow in religious openness. The work of Thomas Merton is also analyzed in order to show that musically-elicited desire for God can be incorporated into the Christian practice of contemplative prayer, aimed ultimately at a union of love with God. By exploring connections between desire, knowledge and religious practice, this engaging account illustrates how sacred music can have a transformative effect on one's wider spiritual life. Of particular interest to philosophers and theologians, the book makes a novel contribution to several topics including religious epistemology, the philosophy of emotion and aesthetics.

How long is Sacred Music, Religious Desire and Knowledge of God?

Sacred Music, Religious Desire and Knowledge of God by Julian Perlmutter is 197 pages long, and a total of 50,629 words.

This makes it 66% the length of the average book. It also has 62% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Sacred Music, Religious Desire and Knowledge of God Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 36 minutes to read Sacred Music, Religious Desire and Knowledge of God aloud.

What Reading Level is Sacred Music, Religious Desire and Knowledge of God?

Sacred Music, Religious Desire and Knowledge of God 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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