How Long to Read Strange Gods

How Long Does it Take to Read Strange Gods?

It takes the average reader 7 hours and 51 minutes to read Strange Gods by Susan Jacoby

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

Description

Moving through time, continents, and cultures--the triumph of Christianity over paganism in late antiquity, the Spanish Inquisition, John Calvin's dour theocracy, Southern plantations where African slaves had to accept their masters' religion--the narrative is punctuated by portraits of individual converts embodying the sacred and profane. The cast includes Augustine of Hippo; John Donne; the German Jew Edith Stein, whose conversion to Catholicism did not save her from Auschwitz; boxing champion Muhammad Ali; and former President George W. Bush. The story also encompasses conversions to rigid...

How long is Strange Gods?

Strange Gods by Susan Jacoby is 464 pages long, and a total of 117,856 words.

This makes it 157% the length of the average book. It also has 144% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Strange Gods Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 10 hours and 44 minutes to read Strange Gods aloud.

What Reading Level is Strange Gods?

Strange Gods 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.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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