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Review by Yanthan+ -- Who Told You That You Were Naked?
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4 out of 4 stars
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Who told you that you are naked? is a telling account of the re-examination of the Fall of Man story from the Bible. William E. Combs, the author of the book explores an alternate perspective to the nature of the Fall of Man. He does this through a ten chapter volume where the first four chapters examines the account of the Fall and the Original Sin, and the last six chapters expounds on the remedy offered by God in response to the Fall.
The book opens with an introduction about the author's personal experience. The first chapter transposes us to the afternoon of the sixth day of creation; the ensuing chapters trace the Biblical account of the creation of man and woman, and the consequence of their actions, specifically the Fall. The creation account is interspersed with highly imaginative accounts of the events that might have transpired in the garden of Eden. The author discusses the theological dilemma of the actual fall of man and its ramifications. From the account of the Fall of Man, the author transposes to the God's redemptive work of Christ, God's solution to the plight of Adam's progeny.
The book has been written in with a blend of both formal and informal style which kept it engaging despite dealing with a theological as well as a doctrinal issue. Every chapter has anecdotes which pique the curiosity of the readers. The personal testimonies effectively illustrate the key themes and illuminates the author's viewpoint. The author ends each chapter with Study questions for Discussion which is a useful way to analyse one's understanding of the fall and its associated issues in a less strenuous manner. The questionnaires open up opportunities for critical analysis and reflection.
I like the way the author provides a fictional account of how the day might have transpired in the garden of Eden. I also liked that noteworthy points and sentences were highlighted giving one time to pause and reflect. There isn't anything in particular that I dislike in the book.
This slender volume is exceptionally well edited and I will gladly award 4 out of 4 stars to it. It's a pleasant surprise that I did not find a single typo in the book. The book offers a refreshing perspective on the nature of the Fall of Man and a plausible explanation at that. I recommend this book specifically to Christians and to the more theologically inclined. The book presents theological issues which may not be comfortable for the casual reader.
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4 out of 4 stars
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Who told you that you are naked? is a telling account of the re-examination of the Fall of Man story from the Bible. William E. Combs, the author of the book explores an alternate perspective to the nature of the Fall of Man. He does this through a ten chapter volume where the first four chapters examines the account of the Fall and the Original Sin, and the last six chapters expounds on the remedy offered by God in response to the Fall.
The book opens with an introduction about the author's personal experience. The first chapter transposes us to the afternoon of the sixth day of creation; the ensuing chapters trace the Biblical account of the creation of man and woman, and the consequence of their actions, specifically the Fall. The creation account is interspersed with highly imaginative accounts of the events that might have transpired in the garden of Eden. The author discusses the theological dilemma of the actual fall of man and its ramifications. From the account of the Fall of Man, the author transposes to the God's redemptive work of Christ, God's solution to the plight of Adam's progeny.
The book has been written in with a blend of both formal and informal style which kept it engaging despite dealing with a theological as well as a doctrinal issue. Every chapter has anecdotes which pique the curiosity of the readers. The personal testimonies effectively illustrate the key themes and illuminates the author's viewpoint. The author ends each chapter with Study questions for Discussion which is a useful way to analyse one's understanding of the fall and its associated issues in a less strenuous manner. The questionnaires open up opportunities for critical analysis and reflection.
I like the way the author provides a fictional account of how the day might have transpired in the garden of Eden. I also liked that noteworthy points and sentences were highlighted giving one time to pause and reflect. There isn't anything in particular that I dislike in the book.
This slender volume is exceptionally well edited and I will gladly award 4 out of 4 stars to it. It's a pleasant surprise that I did not find a single typo in the book. The book offers a refreshing perspective on the nature of the Fall of Man and a plausible explanation at that. I recommend this book specifically to Christians and to the more theologically inclined. The book presents theological issues which may not be comfortable for the casual reader.
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Who Told You That You Were Naked?
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