How Long to Read Song of Songs: An Introduction and Study Guide

How Long Does it Take to Read Song of Songs: An Introduction and Study Guide?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 20 minutes to read Song of Songs: An Introduction and Study Guide by J. Cheryl Exum

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

Description

The Song of Songs, also known as the Song of Solomon, is an unusual book to find in the Bible. As the Bible's only love poem, the Song offers a unique picture of relations between the sexes in biblical times. Unlike other biblical books, it consists entirely of dialogue. It looks at love from both a woman's and a man's point of view, and shows the reader what love is like exclusively through what lovers say about it. There are few issues in Song of Songs interpretation that are not open to debate, which makes it a fascinating book to study. In this Guide, Cheryl Exum provides a concise survey of the principal questions encountered in Song of Songs scholarship. She also takes the discussion beyond the traditional research questions to introduce readers to new and ongoing areas in Song of Songs research. Bibliographies and suggestions for further reading at the end of each chapter provide additional resources for readers interested in pursuing specific topics and exploring new directions in the study of the Song of Songs.

How long is Song of Songs: An Introduction and Study Guide?

Song of Songs: An Introduction and Study Guide by J. Cheryl Exum is 137 pages long, and a total of 35,209 words.

This makes it 46% the length of the average book. It also has 43% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Song of Songs: An Introduction and Study Guide Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 12 minutes to read Song of Songs: An Introduction and Study Guide aloud.

What Reading Level is Song of Songs: An Introduction and Study Guide?

Song of Songs: An Introduction and Study Guide 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.

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