How Long to Read Spirit Epicleses in the Acts of Thomas

How Long Does it Take to Read Spirit Epicleses in the Acts of Thomas?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 36 minutes to read Spirit Epicleses in the Acts of Thomas by Susan E. Myers

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

Description

Susan E. Myers concentrates on two prayers, strikingly similar in style and content, found in the third-century Acts of Thomas. Each prayer is located in the context of Christian initiation and each is addressed to a feminine deity who is asked to "come" to be present in the ritual. The prayers appeal to the feminine Spirit, who is called "Mother," "fellowship of the male," and "dove," among other titles. The author examines these prayers in their historical, literary, and liturgical contexts, challenging some of the prevailing assumptions about Syriac-speaking Christianity in general, and...

How long is Spirit Epicleses in the Acts of Thomas?

Spirit Epicleses in the Acts of Thomas by Susan E. Myers is 268 pages long, and a total of 69,144 words.

This makes it 90% the length of the average book. It also has 85% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Spirit Epicleses in the Acts of Thomas Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 17 minutes to read Spirit Epicleses in the Acts of Thomas aloud.

What Reading Level is Spirit Epicleses in the Acts of Thomas?

Spirit Epicleses in the Acts of Thomas 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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