How Long to Read The Five Books of Moses: A Translation with Commentary

How Long Does it Take to Read The Five Books of Moses: A Translation with Commentary?

It takes the average reader 18 hours and 40 minutes to read The Five Books of Moses: A Translation with Commentary by Robert Alter

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

Description

"A modern classic....Thrilling and constantly illuminating."—Michael Dirda, Washington Post Book World Through a distinguished career of critical scholarship and translation, Robert Alter has equipped us to read the Hebrew Bible as a powerful, cohesive work of literature. In this landmark work, Alter's masterly translation and probing commentary combine to give contemporary readers the definitive edition of The Five Books. Winner of the PEN Center USA Literary Award for Translation and the Koret Jewish Book Award for Translation, a Newsweek Top 15 Book, Los Angeles Times Favorite Book, and...

How long is The Five Books of Moses: A Translation with Commentary?

The Five Books of Moses: A Translation with Commentary by Robert Alter is 1,120 pages long, and a total of 280,000 words.

This makes it 378% the length of the average book. It also has 342% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Five Books of Moses: A Translation with Commentary Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 25 hours and 30 minutes to read The Five Books of Moses: A Translation with Commentary aloud.

What Reading Level is The Five Books of Moses: A Translation with Commentary?

The Five Books of Moses: A Translation with Commentary 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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