How Long to Read The Forgotten Books of the Bible

How Long Does it Take to Read The Forgotten Books of the Bible?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 5 minutes to read The Forgotten Books of the Bible by Robert Williamson Jr.

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

Description

You're probably missing some of the most interesting books of the Bible. In the Jewish tradition, the five books known as "The Five Scrolls" perform a central liturgical function as the texts associated with each of the major holidays. The Song of Songs is read during Passover, Ruth during Shavuot, Lamentations on Tisha B'av, Ecclesiastes during Sukkot, and Esther during the celebration of Purim. Together with the five books of the Torah, these texts orient Jewish life and provide the language of the faith. In the Christian tradition, by contrast, these books have largely been forgotten. Many churchgoers can't even find them in their pew Bibles. They are rarely preached, come up only occasionally in the lectionary, and are not the subject of Bible studies. Thus, their influence on the lives and theology of many Christians is entirely negligible. But they deserve much more attention. With scholarly wisdom and a quick wit, Williamson insists that these books speak urgently to the pressing issues of the contemporary world. Addressing themes of human sexuality, grief, immigration, suffering and protest, ethnic nationalism, and existential dread, he skillfully guides readers as they rediscover the relevance of the Five Scrolls for today.

How long is The Forgotten Books of the Bible?

The Forgotten Books of the Bible by Robert Williamson Jr. is 179 pages long, and a total of 46,361 words.

This makes it 60% the length of the average book. It also has 57% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Forgotten Books of the Bible Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 13 minutes to read The Forgotten Books of the Bible aloud.

What Reading Level is The Forgotten Books of the Bible?

The Forgotten Books of the Bible is suitable for students ages 10 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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