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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.]
Who Told You That You Were Naked by William E. Combs provides a perspective on the history and concept of original sin first introduced in the chapter of Genesis in the Old Testament of the Bible. In it, Combs analyzes the interpretation of sin committed by Adam and Eve and its relevance to today’s understanding. The book heavily notes various biblical quotes as both subjects of analysis and references. Combs generously includes his personal experiences with Christianity and others’ anecdotes on spiritual journeys. At the end of each chapter, a set of questions for rumination and self-understanding is included. This book encompasses ten chapters in which the first and last ones reflect and reiterate views on what original sin and salvation through faith signify not only during the olden days but also in today’s era.
The most noteworthy thing I have concluded from this book is the depth of the substance it offers to any reader willing to learn from it. Although it densely revolves around the Bible, specifically, the first record of sin in the early chapters of Genesis and the truth behind salvation through faith, the book conveys the message authentically and objectively. Every good book expresses its purpose effectively---this book satisfies such quality. As per its technical format, the flow never felt disrupted because every transition was informed cogently. I did not notice any embellished commentaries on both biblical quotations and personal statements, an intelligible technique in my opinion because the jargon already considerably reflects the Bible. Nonetheless, it is quite conceivable and worthy of examination.
My only concern in this book focuses on the technical aspect: font type and size, and the space between each line within the paragraphs. I think it would have been aesthetically pleasing and less distracting to have a consistent font used, whether for a segment of explanation or narrative. Instead of completely changing the font, changing its mode (i.e., bolded or italicized) would have sufficed. I understand that the alternating fonts indicate a change in the type of content, but it can be misleading for the most part. One more observation I think could be improved on is the length of the gap between each line; the space is at least half an inch, which I think is a bit much. It somewhat made reading tedious, but I eventually became used to it because I became immersed in the content. Other than such considerations, the book is generally well-delivered.
All things considered, this book receives a rating of four out of four stars because of its solid content and delivery. I enjoyed reading every chapter, even when I stumbled upon unfamiliar and puzzling terms. I have learned a lot from this book, and the most memorable one is the perspective presented in the beginning. It has taught me to contemplate from another angle that I have never even thought of before. His stance is both justified with balanced scholarly and creative inputs. I noticed only one grammatical error and did not find any more of it throughout the rest of the work. Indeed, I believe this book deserves a chance to offer what it can.
Who Told You That You Were Naked is highly recommended to any Christian reader or anyone who may be interested in religion in general. This book is a short compendium of various biblical references that help explain and remind why some aspects in Genesis and its connection with the New Testament are written and interpreted as is. This book also consistently refers to the Bible. Therefore I urge having and using it while reading this work in both sessions of scrutiny and enjoyment. However, the book sufficiently adds the Bible references for fluidity. Its reading comprehension level covers at least those with a high school background. Still, it can also be a new and helpful source of knowledge for experts in Christianity and its theology.
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Who Told You That You Were Naked?
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Who Told You That You Were Naked by William E. Combs provides a perspective on the history and concept of original sin first introduced in the chapter of Genesis in the Old Testament of the Bible. In it, Combs analyzes the interpretation of sin committed by Adam and Eve and its relevance to today’s understanding. The book heavily notes various biblical quotes as both subjects of analysis and references. Combs generously includes his personal experiences with Christianity and others’ anecdotes on spiritual journeys. At the end of each chapter, a set of questions for rumination and self-understanding is included. This book encompasses ten chapters in which the first and last ones reflect and reiterate views on what original sin and salvation through faith signify not only during the olden days but also in today’s era.
The most noteworthy thing I have concluded from this book is the depth of the substance it offers to any reader willing to learn from it. Although it densely revolves around the Bible, specifically, the first record of sin in the early chapters of Genesis and the truth behind salvation through faith, the book conveys the message authentically and objectively. Every good book expresses its purpose effectively---this book satisfies such quality. As per its technical format, the flow never felt disrupted because every transition was informed cogently. I did not notice any embellished commentaries on both biblical quotations and personal statements, an intelligible technique in my opinion because the jargon already considerably reflects the Bible. Nonetheless, it is quite conceivable and worthy of examination.
My only concern in this book focuses on the technical aspect: font type and size, and the space between each line within the paragraphs. I think it would have been aesthetically pleasing and less distracting to have a consistent font used, whether for a segment of explanation or narrative. Instead of completely changing the font, changing its mode (i.e., bolded or italicized) would have sufficed. I understand that the alternating fonts indicate a change in the type of content, but it can be misleading for the most part. One more observation I think could be improved on is the length of the gap between each line; the space is at least half an inch, which I think is a bit much. It somewhat made reading tedious, but I eventually became used to it because I became immersed in the content. Other than such considerations, the book is generally well-delivered.
All things considered, this book receives a rating of four out of four stars because of its solid content and delivery. I enjoyed reading every chapter, even when I stumbled upon unfamiliar and puzzling terms. I have learned a lot from this book, and the most memorable one is the perspective presented in the beginning. It has taught me to contemplate from another angle that I have never even thought of before. His stance is both justified with balanced scholarly and creative inputs. I noticed only one grammatical error and did not find any more of it throughout the rest of the work. Indeed, I believe this book deserves a chance to offer what it can.
Who Told You That You Were Naked is highly recommended to any Christian reader or anyone who may be interested in religion in general. This book is a short compendium of various biblical references that help explain and remind why some aspects in Genesis and its connection with the New Testament are written and interpreted as is. This book also consistently refers to the Bible. Therefore I urge having and using it while reading this work in both sessions of scrutiny and enjoyment. However, the book sufficiently adds the Bible references for fluidity. Its reading comprehension level covers at least those with a high school background. Still, it can also be a new and helpful source of knowledge for experts in Christianity and its theology.
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Who Told You That You Were Naked?
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