Genre guide · Nonfiction
Christian Living & Devotionals: word count & book length
How long a christian living & devotionals book should be, which trim sizes suit it and what that means in printed pages. Typical length: 25,000–60,000 words.
About christian living & devotionals
Faith-based guidance, devotionals and Bible studies. Daily devotionals are often organised as 365 or 52 short entries.
Printed length in recommended trim sizes
| Trim | Pages at 11 pt | Spine (white) |
|---|---|---|
| 5.5 x 8.5 in Digest | 94–214 pages | 0.21–0.48 in |
| 6 x 9 in US Trade | 84–190 pages | 0.19–0.43 in |
| 5 x 8 in | 110–254 pages | 0.25–0.57 in |
Page counts for these lengths
Tips for this category
- Check permission rules for each Bible translation you quote; most publish quotation limits.
About Christian Living & Devotionals
Christian devotional literature (also called devotionals or Christian living literature) is religious writing that Christian individuals read for their personal growth and spiritual formation. Such literature often takes the form of Christian daily devotionals. Original excerpts including the Book of Daniel and Leviticus derive from Ancient Roman (753 BC – 640 AD), Greek and Byzantine (395 AD – 1453 AD) culture – and encompass the past relationship of God's Law through the Old Testament. Though these are the most significant accounts, the majority of the literature comprises commentaries to the ever changing social and political reforms of human history – including the impact of censorship, persecution – the reign of Emperor Nero (54 AD – 68 AD) and Diocletian (284 AD – 305 AD) and martyrdom on Christian life through the ages. The sources of devotional literature vary across society.
From the Wikipedia article “Christian devotional literature”, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Most-published christian living & devotionals works in Open Library
| Title | Author | First published | Editions |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pilgrim's Progress | John Bunyan | 1678 | 683 |
| Goldsmith's The vicar of Wakefield | Oliver Goldsmith | 1111 | 609 |
| Confessions | Augustine of Hippo | 1482 | 450 |
| Imitation of Christ | Thomas à Kempis, Jérôme de Gonnelieu | 1568 | 394 |
| The water-babies: a fairy tale for a land-baby | Charles Kingsley | 1863 | 213 |
| The pursuit of God | A. W. Tozer | 1897 | 176 |
| The wide, wide world | Susan Warner, Frederick Dielman | 1850 | 163 |
| Exercitia spiritualia | Saint Ignatius of Loyola, Aloysio R.P Bellecio | 1548 | 145 |
| The Saint' everlasting rest | Richard Baxter, Isaac Crewdson | 1650 | 137 |
| Colloquia | Desiderius Erasmus | 1519 | 132 |
Open Library lists 60,910 works under this subject.
Frequently asked questions
How long should a christian living & devotionals book be?
What trim size is best for christian living & devotionals?
Sources & data
- Subject statistics from Open Library.
- Summary from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).