How Long to Read The Purchase of Paradise

How Long Does it Take to Read The Purchase of Paradise?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 3 minutes to read The Purchase of Paradise by Joel T. Rosenthal

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

Description

Originally published in 1972, The Purchase of Paradise is an account of medieval philanthropy and looks at the late medieval aristocracy as a social, rather than political group. The book analyses their voluntary behaviour, their gift giving and the Church, and addresses the nature of charity in the Middle Ages, providing an insight into the noble families of the time. The book depicts charitable practices within the family, such as the buying of prayers for relatives, and the family traditions of support for favoured houses lasting through several generations. The book shows that the family...

How long is The Purchase of Paradise?

The Purchase of Paradise by Joel T. Rosenthal is 182 pages long, and a total of 45,864 words.

This makes it 61% the length of the average book. It also has 56% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Purchase of Paradise Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 10 minutes to read The Purchase of Paradise aloud.

What Reading Level is The Purchase of Paradise?

The Purchase of Paradise 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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