How Long to Read Women's Religions in the Greco-Roman World

How Long Does it Take to Read Women's Religions in the Greco-Roman World?

It takes the average reader 8 hours and 40 minutes to read Women's Religions in the Greco-Roman World by Ross Shepard Kraemer

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

Description

This is a substantially expanded and completely revised edition of a book originally published in 1988 as Maenads, Martyrs, Matrons, Monastics. The book is a collection of translations of primary texts relevant to women's religion in Western antiquity, from the fourth century BCE to the fifth century CE. The selections are taken from the plethora of ancient religions, including Judaism and Christianity, and are translated from the six major languages of the Greco-Roman world: Greek, Latin, Aramaic, Hebrew, Syriac, and Coptic. The texts are grouped thematically in six sections: Observances, Rituals, and Festivals; Researching Real Women: Documents to, from and by Women; Religious Office; New Religious Affiliation and Conversion; Holy, Pious, and Exemplary Women; and The Feminine Divine. Women's Religions in the Greco-Roman World provides a unique and invaluable resource for scholars of classical antiquity, early Christianity and Judaism, and women's religion more generally.

How long is Women's Religions in the Greco-Roman World?

Women's Religions in the Greco-Roman World by Ross Shepard Kraemer is 520 pages long, and a total of 130,000 words.

This makes it 175% the length of the average book. It also has 159% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Women's Religions in the Greco-Roman World Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 11 hours and 50 minutes to read Women's Religions in the Greco-Roman World aloud.

What Reading Level is Women's Religions in the Greco-Roman World?

Women's Religions in the Greco-Roman World 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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