Review by Maria Kozomara -- Who Told You That You Were N...

[Marija Kozomara]

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

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4 out of 4 stars

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The book Who Told You That You Were Naked? A Refreshing Reexamination of the Garden of Eden by William E. Combs based on the facts of the Holy Bible and generally those facts that are, more or less, familiar to every Christian. As a child, I heard the story of Adam and Eve in the context of the origin of the world and the sin of Adam, who tried the forbidden fruit at the urging of his dear Eve. However, I am sure that everyone who reads this book has the opportunity to understand more deeply the importance of this story and to draw important lessons.

Through this book, Combs presented the Bible’s facts from a different angle and gave the reader an opportunity to think about it better, and also to understand certain segments more easily. The book, in my opinion, is intended for Christians, students of Theology, and those who read the Bible, believe in God and the salvation brought to the world by Jesus Christ.

"Sin" is a very commonly used word in everyday life, but do we all know how it came into the world and what the story of Adam and Eve, actually, is about? In this book, Combs, in his way, brought the reader back to the Garden of Eden, explaining the essence of sin, shame, fear of the consequences of an act, and a person's awareness that he had done something wrong. The book is written in a specific but very organized way, which I particularly like. The writer explained every detail in “well-chosen words”, without grammatical or spelling errors, and almost without any inappropriate word.

The introduction is excellent, it gives the reader an idea of what awaits him in every chapter, and at the end of each chapter, Combs wrote the most important questions for reflection and discussion. I especially like that the writer introduced some of his personal experience and, through witnessing particular events in his own life, explained the facts as practical examples of Scripture. A small disadvantage, for me, is endnotes, because it is easier for the reader to read footnotes than to go to the end of the book for an additional explanation.

I think anyone can draw the conclusion from this book and understand the change that came when Adam reached for the forbidden fruit. The book is very interesting, perfectly written and easy to read. A special impression was made on me by the sentence: “Without sin, the man and woman would have had nothing to hide from one another.” And I actually realized how much truth is in this sentence. Thanks to the writer for the selfless gift that every reader receives through this book, for psychical self-development. I give 4 out of 4 stars to Who Told You That You Were Naked? with the recommendation that every Christian read it.

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