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

[Mindi]

[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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Who Told You That You Were Naked by William Combs is a recount of the Biblical story of Adam and Eve in the Book of Genesis. It explains the effects of their experiences in the Garden of Eden and how they can be correlated to the characters and happenings throughout the Bible, as well as our present world.

The name of the book stems from the experience that Adam and Eve had when they sinned and became aware and ashamed of their natural, unclothed state of being. Combs retells this event by putting it into a story-like form. Throughout his retelling, he stops occasionally to put the events into perspective and tell his own thoughts on the events. Throughout the remainder of the book, he covers other areas of the Bible and traces the effects of the original sin throughout history and into our lives today.

I was very intrigued by Combs's thorough knowledge of the Bible and his ability to weave together the importance of the stories from both the Old and New Testament. He has a way of catching the reader with his descriptive and relatable fashion in which he approached stories in the Bible. Through his expressive retelling, those who may normally have trouble understanding the form and language in which the Bible is written can see the events from a more understandable and empathetic point of view.

Another thing that I felt added to the book was when Combs used some of his personal experiences to bring out a point. By doing this, he really was able to draw the reader in and connect the past to the present. Starting at the very beginning of the book, he brings light on the story by drawing you into one of his own past experiences. After that, his way of connecting Biblical events to his own life and the lives of others is done with great intellect and empathy.

I rate this book 4 out of 4 stars. I feel like it would be a very interesting read for many people, whether they are followers of the Bible or not. In expressing his points, he briefly brings out personal values that may or may not apply to the lives of all readers. However, he does not approach these things in a preachy or condescending way. For those who may know little about the Bible, Combs does a superb job of connecting the events to our everyday lives. He has a very relatable and intelligent approach, and I highly recommend the book.

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