How Long to Read Silence and Other Surprising Invitations of Advent

How Long Does it Take to Read Silence and Other Surprising Invitations of Advent?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 12 minutes to read Silence and Other Surprising Invitations of Advent by Enuma Okoro

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

Description

Usually when we think of the Advent story, Mary, Joseph, and the angel Gabriel come to mind. Okoro approaches Advent a little differently, inviting us to sit for a while with Zechariah and Elizabeth and the story of how they came to bear their only son, John. "The Advent story we so often associate with the joy of Christmas actually begins with deep sorrow and longing. But thankfully, in the kingdom of God, there is always more to the story than meets the eye," Enuma Okoro writes. Zechariah and Elizabeth were good people. They had maintained faith and hope in God for many years, despite Elizabeth's inability to conceive, a condition considered shameful in their time. So they were quite familiar with the universal human experiences of longing and waiting. Even though this couple's story takes up only one chapter in Luke's Gospel, it contains enough lessons about faith and life to last for weeks. In her beautifully written, imaginative meditations for each day of Advent, Okoro looks closely at the doubts and longings of Zechariah and Elizabeth. As you explore their story, Okoro guides you to reflect on your own experiences of waiting and longing, of grief and the need for community, and of hungering for God. These poetic and poignant meditations will linger with you long after Christmas. Reflection questions and a prayer challenge accompany each week's meditations. A perfect book for individual or group study.

How long is Silence and Other Surprising Invitations of Advent?

Silence and Other Surprising Invitations of Advent by Enuma Okoro is 128 pages long, and a total of 33,024 words.

This makes it 43% the length of the average book. It also has 40% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Silence and Other Surprising Invitations of Advent Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours to read Silence and Other Surprising Invitations of Advent aloud.

What Reading Level is Silence and Other Surprising Invitations of Advent?

Silence and Other Surprising Invitations of Advent is suitable for students ages 10 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.

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