Review of Who Told You That You Were Naked?
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Review of Who Told You That You Were Naked?
[Following is a volunteer review of "Who Told You That You Were Naked?" by William Combs.]
As a Christian, I was familiar with the creation story during my childhood. In church and even in school, I never stopped learning about sin and its eternal consequences. But no one explained to me in detail what transpired between “The Serpent” and Eve, or how she was able to convince Adam into eating the apple from “The Forbidden Tree”. In his book, Who Told You That You Were Naked?: A Refreshing Reexamination of the Garden of Eden, Williams E. Combs opened my eyes to this phenomenon in a compelling manner.
Who Told You That You Were Naked?: A Refreshing Reexamination of the Garden of Eden narrates how sin came into the world. The author underscored Adam’s life and relationship with God in “The Garden of Eden” before being chased out. Williams described what a perfect Christian life should look like. He also showed why Christians should shun sin and emulate a habit of faith and sacrifice.
This book is delightful, honestly. Its most noticeable positive side is the author’s descriptive language. In the book, Williams used the right words in describing characters and scenes. I found the story of Eve’s creation particularly compelling. Besides, I never knew that Adam had a lamb called “Lively” or that God’s decision to create Eve was because “Lively” was not the best companion for Adam. You would not find this detail in the Bible. Thus, the author’s choice of words made my reading process seamless and immersive. At some point, I felt like I was in “The Garden of Eden”. Furthermore, the book is carefully divided into chapters, with each chapter having a different section for questions and reflection. Not only did this help me understand the book better, but it also broadened my knowledge of the book’s themes. Lastly, the author explained several excerpts from the Bible, which were confusing earlier. For example, on page 32, Williams outlined the different types of death that might have been referred to in “Genesis 3: 16 - 19”.
However, this book has one significant negative aspect. The book’s plot is cluttered with too many stories that may be difficult for readers to understand. While discussing sin, Williams also referred to other themes like sacrifice and faith. He shared his testimonies and also referred to Jesus and Paul the Apostle’s teachings. It was difficult for me to draw a connection between these lessons and the purpose of this book.
Generally, this beautifully-written book is engaging and informative. Moreover, it seemed exceptionally well edited, as I noted no errors in it. Hence, I would rate it 4 out of 4 stars. Also, I would recommend this book to Christian researchers, religious booklovers, or anyone from a pastoral setting.
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Who Told You That You Were Naked?
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As a Christian, I was familiar with the creation story during my childhood. In church and even in school, I never stopped learning about sin and its eternal consequences. But no one explained to me in detail what transpired between “The Serpent” and Eve, or how she was able to convince Adam into eating the apple from “The Forbidden Tree”. In his book, Who Told You That You Were Naked?: A Refreshing Reexamination of the Garden of Eden, Williams E. Combs opened my eyes to this phenomenon in a compelling manner.
Who Told You That You Were Naked?: A Refreshing Reexamination of the Garden of Eden narrates how sin came into the world. The author underscored Adam’s life and relationship with God in “The Garden of Eden” before being chased out. Williams described what a perfect Christian life should look like. He also showed why Christians should shun sin and emulate a habit of faith and sacrifice.
This book is delightful, honestly. Its most noticeable positive side is the author’s descriptive language. In the book, Williams used the right words in describing characters and scenes. I found the story of Eve’s creation particularly compelling. Besides, I never knew that Adam had a lamb called “Lively” or that God’s decision to create Eve was because “Lively” was not the best companion for Adam. You would not find this detail in the Bible. Thus, the author’s choice of words made my reading process seamless and immersive. At some point, I felt like I was in “The Garden of Eden”. Furthermore, the book is carefully divided into chapters, with each chapter having a different section for questions and reflection. Not only did this help me understand the book better, but it also broadened my knowledge of the book’s themes. Lastly, the author explained several excerpts from the Bible, which were confusing earlier. For example, on page 32, Williams outlined the different types of death that might have been referred to in “Genesis 3: 16 - 19”.
However, this book has one significant negative aspect. The book’s plot is cluttered with too many stories that may be difficult for readers to understand. While discussing sin, Williams also referred to other themes like sacrifice and faith. He shared his testimonies and also referred to Jesus and Paul the Apostle’s teachings. It was difficult for me to draw a connection between these lessons and the purpose of this book.
Generally, this beautifully-written book is engaging and informative. Moreover, it seemed exceptionally well edited, as I noted no errors in it. Hence, I would rate it 4 out of 4 stars. Also, I would recommend this book to Christian researchers, religious booklovers, or anyone from a pastoral setting.
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Who Told You That You Were Naked?
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
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