How Long to Read Selected Writings

How Long Does it Take to Read Selected Writings?

It takes the average reader 8 hours and 1 minute to read Selected Writings by Saint Alfonso Maria de' Liguori

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

Description

This volume of the acclaimed Classics of Western Spirituality(TM) is a significant one. It offers new translations of a representative selection of the spiritual writings of Alphonsus de Liguori (1696-1787)-saint, bishop, religious founder (the Redemptorist Congregation), and doctor of the church. The late Frederick M. Jones, principal editor of this volume, and author of an acclaimed biography of Alphonsus, has written an exceptional introduction that outlines this saint's life, with particular emphasis on the political, sociological, and intellectual climate of Bourbon Naples in which he lived, wrote, and ministered. The writings presented here demonstrate the wide range of his work and its relevance to Christian life and spirituality in our own day: o Spiritual Writings o Spiritual Direction o Devotional Writings o Prayer o Moral Theology o Letters Alphonsus' devotional writings had an enormous impact on the practices of Catholic piety right up to Vatican II. In addition, he played an influential role in the development of moral theology. This collection of his works fills a demand for an English translation of Alphonsus' major spiritual works. Among the interested readers will be members of the Redemptorist order, theology students, and students of 18th century Italian church history and society. +

How long is Selected Writings?

Selected Writings by Saint Alfonso Maria de' Liguori is 474 pages long, and a total of 120,396 words.

This makes it 160% the length of the average book. It also has 147% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Selected Writings Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 10 hours and 57 minutes to read Selected Writings aloud.

What Reading Level is Selected Writings?

Selected Writings is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

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