It takes the average reader 4 hours and 28 minutes to read The Love of God by Jon D. Levenson
Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more
A compelling interpretation of a foundational concept of Jewish religious life The love of God is arguably the most essential element in Judaism—but also one of the most confounding. In biblical and rabbinic literature, the obligation to love God appears as a formal commandment. Yet most people today think of love as a feeling and wonder how an emotion can be commanded. Jon Levenson traces the origins of the concept to the ancient institution of covenant, showing how covenantal love is a matter neither of sentiment nor of dry legalism. In origin, the love of God is, instead, thoroughly...
The Love of God by Jon D. Levenson is 264 pages long, and a total of 67,056 words.
This makes it 89% the length of the average book. It also has 82% more words than the average book.
The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 6 minutes to read The Love of God aloud.
The Love of God is suitable for students ages 12 and up.
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