Review by Magnify3 -- Who Told You That You Were Naked?

Magnify3 · Post by **Magnify3** » 17 Jun 2019, 19:29

[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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Have you ever wondered if there was a missing link to your understanding of what took place in the Garden of Eden? I most certainly have felt that way. Who told you that you were naked? A refreshing reexamination of the Garden of Eden a nonfiction book by William E. Combs takes you on a journey that revisits the Garden of Eden in order to understand sin, faith and salvation.

The author who is a minister of the gospel reexamines the Garden of Eden in a refreshing way as is stated on the cover. He creatively retells the Genesis story from Adam’s point of view giving insight to his and Eve’s innocence, their understanding of God’s command and the effect of eating the forbidden fruit. The book also tackles Adam and Eve’s acquisition of knowledge, good and evil, the resulting issue of nakedness as well as the definition of sin and faith.

The book is well edited. It has ten chapters each ending with study questions for discussion. The author cites both commentaries and the Bible. He also makes a good argument of the first couples innocence at creation that though they disobeyed God it was not out of rebellion because of that one command. This is something that I have not read before or heard preached from a pulpit.

What I liked about the book was the creative retelling of the Genesis story since it gave possible answers to questions that I have never asked. The explanation of the effect of knowledge of good and evil and what nakedness is; also enlightened my understanding. I also liked the way the author went about defining sin and faith as he breaks each of them into two types. What I disliked was less text in chapter eight – We do not wrestle against flesh and blood. Although the testimonies given may provide sufficient understanding, I just felt that Combs teaching on the subject ended abruptly.

I really enjoyed reading Who told you that you were naked? A refreshing reexamination of the Garden of Eden I would rate this book 4 out of 4 stars as I didn’t notice any errors it. I would recommend the book to Pastors, all Christians as well as those who are searching for an understanding of what transpired in the Garden of Eden. I would not recommend the book to those that find issues about the God of the Bible offensive.

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Renee_Prior1995 · Post by **Renee_Prior1995** » 18 Jun 2019, 23:38

I am not that religious, more spiritual, I do not have to much of an interest in this particular book. Thanks for the review!

Magnify3 · Post by **Magnify3** » 20 Jun 2019, 03:46

Thanks for stopping by

Ekta Swarnkar · Post by **Ekta Swarnkar** » 20 Jun 2019, 07:17

I must say you did a great job with the review. I also liked the author's consideration of different aspects of a situation.

Magnify3 · Post by **Magnify3** » 20 Jun 2019, 15:17

Yes! The Author outlines God's love really well inspite of the confusion Adam and Eve had with their new knowledge.

Prisallen · Post by **Prisallen** » 24 Jun 2019, 07:42

This does indeed sound like a good book for those seeking more understanding about what might have transpired in the Garden Of Eden. I enjoyed reading your review!

kdstrack · Post by **kdstrack** » 24 Jun 2019, 11:26

You make an interesting point about the author's presentation of the material in chapter eight. I enjoyed your insights on this book. Thanks.

Aniza Butt · Post by **Aniza Butt** » 25 Jun 2019, 00:07

Am glad someone tried to prove that the disobedience in the garden of eden was not out of rebellion.
Thanks a lot for the review

Post by **Kibet Hillary** » 25 Jun 2019, 07:22

I read this book and I was also fascinated by the account the author created filling in the gaps and yet not leading us astray from what we know from the scriptures. Thanks much for the review.

CommMayo · Post by **CommMayo** » 25 Jun 2019, 09:46

I, for one, am glad that Eve ate that apple. Thank you for your thorough review.

Niv123 · Post by **Niv123** » 25 Jun 2019, 11:27

I did not think I would like this book, but upon reading your review I am having second thoughts. Love how in depth your review is.

LeeleeByoma · Post by **LeeleeByoma** » 26 Jun 2019, 15:43

This is a very enlightening review. I wonder if these aren't opinions that I have heard before. No matter, my curiosity is piqued.

unamilagra · Post by **unamilagra** » 27 Jun 2019, 09:59

This sounds like it brings some new perspectives to commonly accepted points of view of the Bible. Great review!

Magnify3 · Post by **Magnify3** » 28 Jun 2019, 15:26

unamilagra wrote: ↑27 Jun 2019, 09:59 This sounds like it brings some new perspectives to commonly accepted points of view of the Bible. Great review!

It actually does. It gives you a light bukb situation about God, Adam and Eve. Thanks for stopping by.

Magnify3 · Post by **Magnify3** » 28 Jun 2019, 15:34

LeeleeByoma wrote: ↑26 Jun 2019, 15:43 This is a very enlightening review. I wonder if these aren't opinions that I have heard before. No matter, my curiosity is piqued.

I guess that you can only tell by reading the book for yourself

My curiosity was piqued by the title too

Thanks for your comments!