How Long to Read The Wisdom of Sirach

How Long Does it Take to Read The Wisdom of Sirach?

It takes the average reader 8 hours and 39 minutes to read The Wisdom of Sirach by Walter T. Wilson

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

Description

Study the wisdom of Ben Sira. A deuterocanonical collection of proverbs from the intertestamental period, the Book of Sirach has been treated by many Protestants as a bit of Catholic trivia. Yet careful study of Sirach reveals fascinating insights into Jewish thought two centuries before Jesus. Walter T. Wilson invites scholars and nonspecialists alike to discover the wisdom of this important yet under-studied text. A temple scribe writing in the second century BCE, Ben Sira aimed to instill fear of the Lord and discipline in his community. Interweaving practical advice and theoretical wisdom, his book instructs readers—then and now—in the principles of wisdom so that they may apply them to right action and lead the good life. Based on the New Revised Standard Version, Wilson’s commentary explicates the translated English text with careful attention to its historical and religious contexts, formal qualities, prevailing themes, and place in the canon (or lack thereof). The volume includes a helpful bibliography and notes.

How long is The Wisdom of Sirach?

The Wisdom of Sirach by Walter T. Wilson is 513 pages long, and a total of 129,789 words.

This makes it 173% the length of the average book. It also has 159% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Wisdom of Sirach Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 11 hours and 49 minutes to read The Wisdom of Sirach aloud.

What Reading Level is The Wisdom of Sirach?

The Wisdom of Sirach 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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