How Long to Read The Storied Ethics of the Thanksgiving Psalms

How Long Does it Take to Read The Storied Ethics of the Thanksgiving Psalms?

It takes the average reader 3 hours to read The Storied Ethics of the Thanksgiving Psalms by Joshua T. James

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

Description

Drawing on research from the field of narrative ethics, The Storied Ethics of the Thanksgiving Psalms argues that story and storytelling function as important instruments in a given community's ethical shaping. While this argument has gained some traction in the field of Old Testament ethics, it has yet to inform an ethical reading of non-narrative texts, such as the Psalter. However, because the thanksgiving psalms are characterized by their inclusion of the worshipper's story, they stand to benefit from the application of a narrative ethical approach. In the present study, this argument is tested through a close reading of three thanksgivings – Psalms 116, 118, and 138 – each of which clearly demonstrates a didactic concern. Yahweh is presented as one who is worthy of trust, even in the midst of personal disaster. The affirmation of Yahweh's character provides the framework for the community's continued (or renewed) commitment and trust, hope and expectancy. The example provided by the worshipper challenges the audience to pray as they prayed, to trust as they trust, to live with hope as they live with hope. In addition, these psalms, and the stories they retell, invite the audience to tell their story when God answers their prayers, and to do so in public, in corporate worship, for the benefit of the community. These intended results – prayer, commitment, trust, hope, expectancy, public storytelling and thanksgiving – are not typically pursued in “ethical” studies, but they are clearly part of the Psalter's comprehensive vision of the ethical life and are, therefore, worthy of careful consideration.

How long is The Storied Ethics of the Thanksgiving Psalms?

The Storied Ethics of the Thanksgiving Psalms by Joshua T. James is 176 pages long, and a total of 45,056 words.

This makes it 59% the length of the average book. It also has 55% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Storied Ethics of the Thanksgiving Psalms Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 6 minutes to read The Storied Ethics of the Thanksgiving Psalms aloud.

What Reading Level is The Storied Ethics of the Thanksgiving Psalms?

The Storied Ethics of the Thanksgiving Psalms 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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