How Long to Read The Word in the Desert

How Long Does it Take to Read The Word in the Desert?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 54 minutes to read The Word in the Desert by Douglas Burton-Christie

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

Description

The growing scholarly attention in recent years to the religious world of late antiquity has focused new attention on the quest for holiness by the strange, compelling, often obscure early Christian monks known as the desert fathers. Yet until now, little attention has been given to one of the most vital dimensions of their spirituality: their astute, penetrating interpretation of Scripture. Rooted in solitude, cultivated in an atmosphere of silence, oriented toward the practical appropriation of the sacred texts, the desert fathers' hermeneutic profoundly shaped every aspect of their lives...

How long is The Word in the Desert?

The Word in the Desert by Douglas Burton-Christie is 352 pages long, and a total of 88,704 words.

This makes it 119% the length of the average book. It also has 108% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Word in the Desert Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 8 hours and 4 minutes to read The Word in the Desert aloud.

What Reading Level is The Word in the Desert?

The Word in the Desert 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.

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

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