How Long to Read The Olive and the Tree

How Long Does it Take to Read The Olive and the Tree?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 20 minutes to read The Olive and the Tree by Ruth Westheimer

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

Description

All religious groups have codes to guide the lives of adherents, but the Druze, Dr. Ruth tells us, are especially interesting. She has observed the Druze's special art of adjustment in all walks of life, whether religious or secular, and for all people, young and old. Their key is an ancient custom called a-takiyya. During times of communal stress, the Druze refrain from accentuating their religious identity, thus reducing the possibilities of conflict with neighboring groups and allowing them to concentrate on internal community building. According to Druze custom, they predate the Hebrew people in the area surrounding Palestine--particularly in Syria, Lebanon, and Israel. Thus, like many "native" peoples, they do not feel bound by the customs and religions brought into the area by later settlers. This, of course, has led to a long history of strife with their neighbors. Consequently, the Druze people have had to build an inner strength of individuals and community in order to survive as an identifiable ethnic group. Through stories, personal encounters, and historical context, Dr. Ruth Westheimer describes with great warmth the roots of that strength, how the story of the Druze has played out over the millennia, how they influence today's situation in the Middle East, and what Westerners can learn from them and their way of life.

How long is The Olive and the Tree?

The Olive and the Tree by Ruth Westheimer is 137 pages long, and a total of 35,209 words.

This makes it 46% the length of the average book. It also has 43% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Olive and the Tree Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 12 minutes to read The Olive and the Tree aloud.

What Reading Level is The Olive and the Tree?

The Olive and the Tree 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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