How Long to Read The Revelations of St. Birgitta of Sweden

How Long Does it Take to Read The Revelations of St. Birgitta of Sweden?

It takes the average reader 6 hours and 19 minutes to read The Revelations of St. Birgitta of Sweden by Saint Bridget (of Sweden)

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

Description

St. Brigitta of Sweden (1303-73, canonized 1391) was one of the most charismatic and influential visionaries of the later Middle Ages. Altogether, she received some seven hundred revelations, dealing with subjects ranging from meditations on the human condition, domestic affairs in Sweden, and ecclesiastical matters in Rome, to revelations in praise of the Incarnation and devotion to the Virgin. Her Revelations, collected and ordered by her confessors, circulated widely throughout Europe and long after her death. Many eminent individuals, including Cardinal Juan Torquemada, Jean Gerson, and Martin Luther, read and commented on her writings, which influenced the spiritual lives of countless individuals. Birgitta was also the founder of a new monastic order which still exists today. She is the patron saint of Sweden and in 2000 was declared (with Catherine of Siena and Edith Stein) co-patroness of Europe.Birgitta's Revelations present her as a commanding and dauntless visionary who develops a contemplative mysticism that is always interwoven with social engagement and a commitment to the salvation of the world. The varied styles of her revelations are dominated by frequent juxtapositions of memorable images and allegories that illustrate her fierce and fertile imagination, her sharp powers of observation and understanding, and her passionate and receptive storytelling powers.This is the second of four volumes and it contains Book IV and Book V of the Revelations. Book IV includes some of Birgitta's most influential visions, with topics ranging from the Avignon papacy and purgatory, to the Hundred Years' War. Book V, the Liber Quaestionum (Book of Questions), takes the form of a learned dialogue between Christ and a monk standing on a ladder fixed between heaven and earth. The argument centers on the way in which God's providence is constantly misunderstood and rejected by self-centered human beings.The translation is based on the recently completed critical edition of the Latin text and promises to be the standard English translation of the Revelations for years to come.

How long is The Revelations of St. Birgitta of Sweden?

The Revelations of St. Birgitta of Sweden by Saint Bridget (of Sweden) is 368 pages long, and a total of 94,944 words.

This makes it 124% the length of the average book. It also has 116% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Revelations of St. Birgitta of Sweden Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 8 hours and 38 minutes to read The Revelations of St. Birgitta of Sweden aloud.

What Reading Level is The Revelations of St. Birgitta of Sweden?

The Revelations of St. Birgitta of Sweden 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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