How Long to Read To Determine the Author's Intent: The Theologian's Approach

How Long Does it Take to Read To Determine the Author's Intent: The Theologian's Approach?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 23 minutes to read To Determine the Author's Intent: The Theologian's Approach by Desmond Paul Allen

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The accurate interpretation of Scripture is critical. Faulty interpretation leads to a faulty theology, which leads to faulty doctrine and subsequent faulty behavior. However, in today's context the term interpret almost seems a misnomer; in that many construe this to imply readers have a license to draw from a passage whatever seems appropriate to their personal circumstance. As if it was some poem by Henry David Thoreau. But this is not the interpretation of which we speak. Some sort of touchy-feely-what-does-it-say-to-you, as pursued in abstract, existential poetry is not our concern. Bible interpretation, or hermeneutics, is the scientific process of understanding the original, plain meaning of the text. This requires knowledge of the historical context in which the author wrote: the language, the culture, and any theological matters that might be of concern. As such, understanding the author's intent, the literal meaning in common language, is our goal. Once we have this knowledge we can make personal application, if it is applicable. Here, we learn the methods theologians use to arrive at the author's intent.

How long is To Determine the Author's Intent: The Theologian's Approach?

To Determine the Author's Intent: The Theologian's Approach by Desmond Paul Allen is 142 pages long, and a total of 35,784 words.

This makes it 48% the length of the average book. It also has 44% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read To Determine the Author's Intent: The Theologian's Approach Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 15 minutes to read To Determine the Author's Intent: The Theologian's Approach aloud.

What Reading Level is To Determine the Author's Intent: The Theologian's Approach?

To Determine the Author's Intent: The Theologian's Approach is suitable for students ages 10 and up.

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