How Long to Read The Jefferson Bible, Smithsonian Edition

How Long Does it Take to Read The Jefferson Bible, Smithsonian Edition?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 53 minutes to read The Jefferson Bible, Smithsonian Edition by Thomas Jefferson

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

Description

The Jefferson Bible, or The Life and Morals of Jesus of Nazareth as it is formally titled, was Thomas Jefferson's effort to extract what he considered the pertinent doctrine of Jesus by removing sections of the New Testament containing supernatural aspects as well as perceived misinterpretations he believed had been added by the Four Evangelists. Using a razor, Jefferson cut and arranged selected verses from the books of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John in chronological order, mingling excerpts from one text to those of another in order to create a single narrative. After completion of The Life and Morals, about 1820, Jefferson shared it with a number of friends, but he never allowed it to be published during his lifetime. The most complete form Jefferson produced was inherited by his grandson, Thomas Jefferson Randolph, and was published in 1895 by the National Museum in Washington. Once published in black-and-white facsimile by the Government Printing Office in 1900 as a gift for new members of Congress, the Jefferson Bible has never before been published in color in its complete form. The Jefferson Bible, Smithsonian Edition is an exact facsimile reproduction based on the original copy in the Smithsonian collections. The Jefferson Bible, Smithsonian Edition is as beautiful an object as was so painstakingly crafted by Thomas Jefferson himself.

How long is The Jefferson Bible, Smithsonian Edition?

The Jefferson Bible, Smithsonian Edition by Thomas Jefferson is 232 pages long, and a total of 58,464 words.

This makes it 78% the length of the average book. It also has 71% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Jefferson Bible, Smithsonian Edition Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 19 minutes to read The Jefferson Bible, Smithsonian Edition aloud.

What Reading Level is The Jefferson Bible, Smithsonian Edition?

The Jefferson Bible, Smithsonian Edition 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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