How Long to Read The Early Church and the Afterlife

How Long Does it Take to Read The Early Church and the Afterlife?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 55 minutes to read The Early Church and the Afterlife by David Rankin

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

Description

The resurrection of the dead was, as Tertullian says, ‘the chief article of the whole Christian faith’ (De resurrectione 39.3) and one of those beliefs which most distinguished Christian thought from much other contemporary thinking. This book looks at the way in which post-death existence is represented in the work of the early Church Fathers - notably Athenagoras, Tertullian, and Origen - and the Letter to Rheginos, and how these representations compare with its treatment both in Scripture and in contemporary, modern theological reflection. Examining these attitudes to life after death, and putting them into conversation with more modern interpretations, the book asks four main questions. Firstly, whether resurrection happens immediately after death. Secondly, if there is continuity or discontinuity of space and time between death and a resurrection life. Thirdly, it explores whether post-death existence was thought to be embodied or not, and if so how might it be embodied. Finally, it addresses the issue of continuity, or discontinuity, of personal identity after death. This book sheds light on the formation of a key doctrine of Christian faith. As such, it will be of significant interest to scholars and academics working in the History of Religion, Theology and Patristics.

How long is The Early Church and the Afterlife?

The Early Church and the Afterlife by David Rankin is 228 pages long, and a total of 58,824 words.

This makes it 77% the length of the average book. It also has 72% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Early Church and the Afterlife Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 21 minutes to read The Early Church and the Afterlife aloud.

What Reading Level is The Early Church and the Afterlife?

The Early Church and the Afterlife is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

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