How Long to Read The Bible at Cultural Crossroads

How Long Does it Take to Read The Bible at Cultural Crossroads?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 40 minutes to read The Bible at Cultural Crossroads by Harriet Hill

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

Description

Bible translators have focused their efforts on preparing a text that is clear, natural and accurate, with the expectation that audiences will understand the message if it is in their language. Field research among the Adioukrou of Côte d'Ivoire shows that audiences also need to have access to the contextual information the author expected his audience to bring to the text. When such information is provided, both understanding of and interest in the message increase dramatically. These findings support Relevance Theory's claim that meaning is inferred from the interaction of text and context. To the extent that the contextual knowledge evoked by the text for contemporary audiences differs from that evoked for the first audience, understanding is impaired. The Bible at Cultural Crossroads presents a model to assist translators in identifying contextual mismatches and applies it on the thematic level to mismatches between first-century Jewish and Adioukrou views of the unseen world, and on the passage level to contextual mismatches arising from four Gospel passages. In-text and out-of-text solutions for adjusting contextual mismatches are explored, with field research results showing the effectiveness of various solutions. Context is shown to be both a significant factor in communication and a dynamic one. Translations of the text alone are not sufficient for successful communication.

How long is The Bible at Cultural Crossroads?

The Bible at Cultural Crossroads by Harriet Hill is 280 pages long, and a total of 70,000 words.

This makes it 94% the length of the average book. It also has 86% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Bible at Cultural Crossroads Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 22 minutes to read The Bible at Cultural Crossroads aloud.

What Reading Level is The Bible at Cultural Crossroads?

The Bible at Cultural Crossroads 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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