Review by Armybrat1 -- Who Told You That You Were Naked?
Posted: 19 Feb 2018, 12:17
[Following is a volunteer review of "Who Told You That You Were Naked?" by William Combs.]
4 out of 4 stars
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I had the privilege of reading Who Told You That You Were Naked by William E. Combs. I found this work to be whimsical and uplifting. Combs, a retired minister, has not lost his touch in making the Scriptures personal and practical. He truly is a literary artist at work as he leads the reader from the Fall to the Freedom. One simply cannot skip the introduction. His heart touching story about the Northern lights set the tone for one who is searching for the light. Combs gently leads the wanderer on an eye-opening journey from the beginning to the end. His message is not “preachy” nor condemning, but rather a gentle tugging on the hearts of the open- hearted.
Beginning in Genesis, the author paints the story of Creation on the canvass of our imaginations. His vast knowledge of horticulture is seen as he lists specific plants that Adam and Eve would have tended in the Garden of Eden. He is the first of many authors that I have read that has allowed me to interact with the Bible with my senses. One can actually see the beauty, hear the sounds, and smell the fragrances, as he leads you through the story. Through his word choice, Combs lets us into the feelings and thoughts of the characters and portrays the story of the Fall in a novel, captivating light. With Adam and Eve, we experience joy, loneliness, contentment, and fear, and despair.
My favorite chapter, Naked in the Garden, portrays the humbling experience of man seeing himself for the first time as naked and separated from God. The title of the work, a direct quote from God, resounds throughout the chapter as the characters struggle with a new understanding of their humanity. The rest of the work connects this nakedness throughout the lives of Adam and Eve's descendants until the time when the problem of the Fall is resolved by the Cross.
I would highly recommend this book for adults 18 and up who desire spiritual teaching and growth. Though it is written in story form, the underlying rich message may not be as appreciated by those who are still developing higher thinking skills. This work would be the perfect devotional or Sunday school lesson book as the author has included accompanying scriptures throughout. It also includes a valuable study guide with thought provoking questions that urge the reader to evaluate his spiritual journey with honesty. One could not read this book and leave without pondering the effects of man’s “nakedness”, and the “clothing” of redemption.
I would give this work a 4 out of 4 as the grammar was college level, and contained no errors in spelling, sentence structure, or punctuation. The material was presented in a logical and aesthetically pleasing manner. The topic was engaging, thought provoking, and edifying to any age appropriate reader seeking "the Light".
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4 out of 4 stars
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I had the privilege of reading Who Told You That You Were Naked by William E. Combs. I found this work to be whimsical and uplifting. Combs, a retired minister, has not lost his touch in making the Scriptures personal and practical. He truly is a literary artist at work as he leads the reader from the Fall to the Freedom. One simply cannot skip the introduction. His heart touching story about the Northern lights set the tone for one who is searching for the light. Combs gently leads the wanderer on an eye-opening journey from the beginning to the end. His message is not “preachy” nor condemning, but rather a gentle tugging on the hearts of the open- hearted.
Beginning in Genesis, the author paints the story of Creation on the canvass of our imaginations. His vast knowledge of horticulture is seen as he lists specific plants that Adam and Eve would have tended in the Garden of Eden. He is the first of many authors that I have read that has allowed me to interact with the Bible with my senses. One can actually see the beauty, hear the sounds, and smell the fragrances, as he leads you through the story. Through his word choice, Combs lets us into the feelings and thoughts of the characters and portrays the story of the Fall in a novel, captivating light. With Adam and Eve, we experience joy, loneliness, contentment, and fear, and despair.
My favorite chapter, Naked in the Garden, portrays the humbling experience of man seeing himself for the first time as naked and separated from God. The title of the work, a direct quote from God, resounds throughout the chapter as the characters struggle with a new understanding of their humanity. The rest of the work connects this nakedness throughout the lives of Adam and Eve's descendants until the time when the problem of the Fall is resolved by the Cross.
I would highly recommend this book for adults 18 and up who desire spiritual teaching and growth. Though it is written in story form, the underlying rich message may not be as appreciated by those who are still developing higher thinking skills. This work would be the perfect devotional or Sunday school lesson book as the author has included accompanying scriptures throughout. It also includes a valuable study guide with thought provoking questions that urge the reader to evaluate his spiritual journey with honesty. One could not read this book and leave without pondering the effects of man’s “nakedness”, and the “clothing” of redemption.
I would give this work a 4 out of 4 as the grammar was college level, and contained no errors in spelling, sentence structure, or punctuation. The material was presented in a logical and aesthetically pleasing manner. The topic was engaging, thought provoking, and edifying to any age appropriate reader seeking "the Light".
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