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[Following is a volunteer review of "Who Told You That You Were Naked?" by William Combs.]

It can be said that the Bible is one of the most famous and best-selling books of all time. Its importance is especially evident in the fact that it contains texts that are sacred to Jews and Christians. One of these texts is the Book of Genesis, which primarily deals with the description of the creation of all the world, the universe and man itself, as well as the consequences of the first sin.

In Who Told You That You Were Naked? by William Combs, the author summarizes and analyzes the Book of Genesis, and at the same time examines the cause, significance and consequences of Eastern Sin.

The question is what is really nakedness, and how its understanding differs from the perception of God and Adam and Eve. After eating fruit from the forbidden tree, Eve's eyes opened. However, does this mean that she was blind before, and did the way she perceived the nakedness was wrong? Adam and Eve become aware of each other's differences and they cover their nudity. They must face the consequences of sin. Physical death will happen sometime in the future, but instant death refers to spiritual separation from God, fear, doubt, and insecurity.

Taking into account that I am a Christian, this book had a profound influence on me. I especially liked the way in which the author analyzed individual sentences, but also some phrases and words in the Book of Genesis, and how he gave his analysis a deeper and more personal significance. He focused largely on examining certain actions of Adam and Eve, and he would sometimes found justifications for their actions so that everyone could identify with them and wonder what they would do in the same situation. Also, I like the way in which the author shows and analyzes many Bible events, in which it is important to rely on God through faith and prayer. These scenes and events can be directly linked and compared with contemporary events.

Likewise, stories from the author's own experience made the whole book more interesting and personal. I also like the concept of question list at the end of each chapter, which helps the reader summarize the previously read text.

If I had to point out some kind of flaw in this book, it would be the author's focus on readers who are actually Christians. I believe that the author could, at least in certain segments, simplify and explain more closely the theme and importance of the book to those who are not so familiar with Jesus Christ.

While I was reading the book I did not notice any grammatical and punctuation mistakes. I would recommend this book to all Christians, but also to all those who want a deeper insight into the Book of Genesis and the Bible, especially those who are interested in the concept of Eastern Sin and its consequences for the present world.

I rate this book 4 out of 4 stars because I think it's very well written with a lot of personal comments and anecdotes from the author's private life that further enrich the story.

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Who Told You That You Were Naked?
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I have a certificate in theology but I still enjoy reading different interpretations and viewpoints. I think that I would enjoy looking at this as well. Thank you for your review!

Quite a nice review. I'm intrigued by the concepts mentioned like Eastern Sin.

allbooked+ wrote: ↑26 Apr 2019, 08:40 I have a certificate in theology but I still enjoy reading different interpretations and viewpoints. I think that I would enjoy looking at this as well. Thank you for your review!

I think you should definitely give it a try!
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Uinto wrote: ↑20 May 2019, 10:20 Quite a nice review. I'm intrigued by the concepts mentioned like Eastern Sin.

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I, too, am intrigued by your references to Eastern Sin as the author writes from a Christian perspective and this concept seems to be Hindu based. I enjoyed your summary of the book and the comments on the meaning of nakedness. Thanks for your review of this book.

It sounds like an intriguing premise, and quite insightful too! Thanks for your review.

kdstrack wrote: ↑21 May 2019, 11:18 I, too, am intrigued by your references to Eastern Sin as the author writes from a Christian perspective and this concept seems to be Hindu based. I enjoyed your summary of the book and the comments on the meaning of nakedness. Thanks for your review of this book.

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beccabecky wrote: ↑21 May 2019, 16:37 It sounds like an intriguing premise, and quite insightful too! Thanks for your review.

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I agree that it always makes a read better when the author personalises it a little. By putting his own stories in, you can relate that little bit more.
Great review!

Bianka Walter wrote: ↑26 May 2019, 04:31 I agree that it always makes a read better when the author personalises it a little. By putting his own stories in, you can relate that little bit more.
Great review!

Definitely! Thanks for commenting!

This sounds like a really thought-provoking read. Great review!

Although i'm not so much into religious stories, your review proves that this one may excite me. Thanks for the great review

unamilagra wrote: ↑27 May 2019, 12:57 This sounds like a really thought-provoking read. Great review!

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juliusotieno02 wrote: ↑27 May 2019, 22:19 Although i'm not so much into religious stories, your review proves that this one may excite me. Thanks for the great review

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