How Long to Read The Book of Psalms

How Long Does it Take to Read The Book of Psalms?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 18 minutes to read The Book of Psalms by Jeffrey M. Cohen

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

Description

Jeffrey Cohen employs his poetic skill and biblical scholarship to the challenging task of rendering the Book of Psalms into rhymed verse. While there are several fine renderings into English blank verse, notably that of Robert Alter, it is Cohen's belief that it is the rhymed verse genre that can best convey the vibrant and passionate spirit of the original Hebrew poetry, and its innate lyricism that lent it, so naturally and from ancient times, to musical and choral accompaniment. This highly original work conveys the inner meaning, lyricism, and message of the psalms in a manner that will...

How long is The Book of Psalms?

The Book of Psalms by Jeffrey M. Cohen is 254 pages long, and a total of 64,516 words.

This makes it 86% the length of the average book. It also has 79% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Book of Psalms Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 52 minutes to read The Book of Psalms aloud.

What Reading Level is The Book of Psalms?

The Book of Psalms 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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