How Long to Read The David Story: A Translation with Commentary of 1 and 2 Samuel

How Long Does it Take to Read The David Story: A Translation with Commentary of 1 and 2 Samuel?

It takes the average reader 7 hours and 42 minutes to read The David Story: A Translation with Commentary of 1 and 2 Samuel by Robert Alter

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

Description

"A masterpiece of contemporary Bible translation and commentary."—Los Angeles Times Book Review, Best Books of 1999 Acclaimed for its masterful new translation and insightful commentary, The David Story is a fresh, vivid rendition of one of the great works in Western literature. Robert Alter's brilliant translation gives us David, the beautiful, musical hero who slays Goliath and, through his struggles with Saul, advances to the kingship of Israel. But this David is also fully human: an ambitious, calculating man who navigates his life's course with a flawed moral vision. The consequences for...

How long is The David Story: A Translation with Commentary of 1 and 2 Samuel?

The David Story: A Translation with Commentary of 1 and 2 Samuel by Robert Alter is 448 pages long, and a total of 115,584 words.

This makes it 151% the length of the average book. It also has 141% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The David Story: A Translation with Commentary of 1 and 2 Samuel Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 10 hours and 31 minutes to read The David Story: A Translation with Commentary of 1 and 2 Samuel aloud.

What Reading Level is The David Story: A Translation with Commentary of 1 and 2 Samuel?

The David Story: A Translation with Commentary of 1 and 2 Samuel 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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