How Long to Read The History of al-Ṭabarī Vol. 3

How Long Does it Take to Read The History of al-Ṭabarī Vol. 3?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 44 minutes to read The History of al-Ṭabarī Vol. 3 by Abū Jaʿfar Muḥammad ibn Jarīr al-Ṭabarī

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

Description

This volume continues the stories of the Israelite patriarchs and prophets who figured in Volume II, as well as of the semi-mythical rulers of ancient Iran. In addition to biblical, Qur'anic, and legendary accounts about Moses, Aaron, and the exodus of the Children of Israel from Egypt; of the Judges, Samuel and Ezekiel; and of Saul, David, and Solomon, it includes a version of Iranian prehistory that emphasizes the role of Manuchihr (Manushihr in Arabic) in creating the Iranian nation and state. Woven into these accounts are stories about figures belonging to the very earliest literatures of the Middle East: the mysterious al-Khidwith echoes from the epic of the Sumero-Akkadian hero Gilgamesh; the legendary exploits of Dhu l-Qarnayn, mirroring the ancient romance of Alexander; and incorporating elements about the encounter of King Solomon and Bilqis, the Queen of Sheba, of Jewish midrash and South Arabian lore. The Islamic empire was at its political and economic height during the tenth and eleventh centuries, and a new civilization was forged at the caliphal court and in society at large. One of the literary triumphs of that civilization was this rich and colorful tapestry belonging to the Islamic genre of "tales of the prophets." The tales in this volume show how threads from all the ancient civilizations of the Middle East were incorporated, absorbed, and Islamized in the brilliant fabric of that new civilization.

How long is The History of al-Ṭabarī Vol. 3?

The History of al-Ṭabarī Vol. 3 by Abū Jaʿfar Muḥammad ibn Jarīr al-Ṭabarī is 218 pages long, and a total of 56,244 words.

This makes it 74% the length of the average book. It also has 69% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The History of al-Ṭabarī Vol. 3 Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 7 minutes to read The History of al-Ṭabarī Vol. 3 aloud.

What Reading Level is The History of al-Ṭabarī Vol. 3?

The History of al-Ṭabarī Vol. 3 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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