How Long to Read The Ancient Egyptian Books of the Afterlife

How Long Does it Take to Read The Ancient Egyptian Books of the Afterlife?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 40 minutes to read The Ancient Egyptian Books of the Afterlife by Erik Hornung

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

Description

This volume offers a survey about what is known about the Ancient Egyptians' vision of the afterlife and an examination of these beliefs that were written down in books that were later discovered in royal tombs. The contents of the texts range from the collection of spells in the Book of the Dead, which was intended to offer practical assistance on the journey to the afterlife, to the detailed accounts of the hereafter provided in the Books of the Netherworld. The author looks closely at these latter works, while summarizing the contents of the Book of the Dead and other widely studied...

How long is The Ancient Egyptian Books of the Afterlife?

The Ancient Egyptian Books of the Afterlife by Erik Hornung is 220 pages long, and a total of 55,000 words.

This makes it 74% the length of the average book. It also has 67% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Ancient Egyptian Books of the Afterlife Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours to read The Ancient Egyptian Books of the Afterlife aloud.

What Reading Level is The Ancient Egyptian Books of the Afterlife?

The Ancient Egyptian Books of the Afterlife 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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