How Long to Read The First Life of Bernard of Clairvaux

How Long Does it Take to Read The First Life of Bernard of Clairvaux?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 38 minutes to read The First Life of Bernard of Clairvaux by William of Saint-Thierry

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

Description

The First Life of Bernard of Clairvaux, traditionally known as the Vita Prima, originated to prepare the case for canonization of Bernard, first abbot of Clairvaux. The work was begun by William of Saint-Thierry, continued by Arnold of Bonneval, and completed by Geoffrey of Auxerre. When the initial case put forth for Bernard was rejected by Innocent II, Geoffrey undertook a revision of the original vita (Recension A) and submitted another version (Recension B) to Pope Alexander III, who declared Bernard a saint in 1174. This work emphasizes the deep love in which Bernard was held during his life by his monks and the people of France and Italy as well as his role as a powerful public figure. This book contains the first English translation of Recension B, drawn from what is apparently the only manuscript of the work found today in a Cistercian monastery, Mount Saint Bernard Abbey. The introduction begins with the story of how this manuscript came to Mount Saint Bernard, so fixing this translation of the Vita prima within Cistercian life from the twelfth century to today.

How long is The First Life of Bernard of Clairvaux?

The First Life of Bernard of Clairvaux by William of Saint-Thierry is 328 pages long, and a total of 84,624 words.

This makes it 111% the length of the average book. It also has 103% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The First Life of Bernard of Clairvaux Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 42 minutes to read The First Life of Bernard of Clairvaux aloud.

What Reading Level is The First Life of Bernard of Clairvaux?

The First Life of Bernard of Clairvaux is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

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