How Long to Read The Doctrine of the Hert

How Long Does it Take to Read The Doctrine of the Hert?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 12 minutes to read The Doctrine of the Hert by Christiania Whitehead

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

Description

This volume makes readily available for the first time a critical edition of The Doctrine of the Hert, the fifteenth-century English translation of De doctrina cordis, a thirteenth-century Latin devotional treatise addressed to nuns. A religious bestseller, the Doctrina circulated throughout Europe between the thirteenth and fifteenth centuries and was translated into six different languages. The Doctrina progressively pairs the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit with seven key actions of the heart, leading readers toward contemplative unity with God. Despite its medieval popularity, the Doctrina has largely escaped the attention of scholars until recently. Exeter's edition offers a full textual commentary, while its introduction not only examines current thinking upon the Doctrina's authorship and envisaged primary audience, but also takes advantage of recent scholarly breakthroughs in the understanding of late medieval female spirituality. Christiania Whitehead is a Senior Lecturer in...

How long is The Doctrine of the Hert?

The Doctrine of the Hert by Christiania Whitehead is 311 pages long, and a total of 78,061 words.

This makes it 105% the length of the average book. It also has 95% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Doctrine of the Hert Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 6 minutes to read The Doctrine of the Hert aloud.

What Reading Level is The Doctrine of the Hert?

The Doctrine of the Hert 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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