How Long to Read The Wisdom of the Desert

How Long Does it Take to Read The Wisdom of the Desert?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 11 minutes to read The Wisdom of the Desert by Thomas Merton

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

Description

In the fourth century, the wildernesses of Egypt and Palestine were inhabited by a strange breed of spiritual nonconformists: the first Christian hermits. Thomas Merton's affection for these "Desert Fathers" shines in this much-loved treasury of their acts and words of wisdom. His free translation from the Latin source Verba Senorium illuminates their radical lives with insight and humor and sets them in close relation to Zen recluses, Hindu renunciants, and all those who have ever fled conventional life in search of higher wisdom.

How long is The Wisdom of the Desert?

The Wisdom of the Desert by Thomas Merton is 191 pages long, and a total of 47,941 words.

This makes it 64% the length of the average book. It also has 59% more words than the average book.

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

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 21 minutes to read The Wisdom of the Desert aloud.

What Reading Level is The Wisdom of the Desert?

The Wisdom of the Desert 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.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

Where Can I Buy The Wisdom of the Desert?

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