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[Following is a volunteer review of "Who Told You That You Were Naked?" by William Combs.]
4 out of 4 stars
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Who Told You That You Were Naked: A Refreshing Examination of the Garden of Eden by William Combs takes a look at the garden account with a different perspective. Combs looks at sin, salvation, and faith using research, humor, and his own personal experiences to bring about a pictorial view of what following Christ means to us today. Combs delves into an Old Testament account of events to explain not only New Testament principles, but also to give clarity to how we can live out our lives today as we relate to one another as well as our internal understanding of ourselves.
Combs begins his task by giving evidence of the things we face daily. He makes no apologies, doesn’t try to sound mystical nor does he bore the reader with philosophical jargon. The language he uses is plain for any reader to understand without becoming bogged down with Christian verbiage that only the Christian reader would appreciate. Once the case is presented and the evidence revealed, Combs then moves to enter into an in-depth review and analysis of what we may have seen incorrectly or perhaps, without thorough consideration. He challenges the reader to put down preconceived notions and to open the mind to truly see why we are living below the intended life that was prepared for each one of us.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. In fact, the material was quite liberating. I believe a lot of us tend to live our lives as we believe other people should view us. How freeing is it to know the freedom and wisdom of truly living life according to a right perspective. Combs did an excellent job in presenting what has often been viewed as controversial information without being subjective. I was able to come to my own conclusions and did not feel manipulated. The perspective of not having to prove anything in order to feel good about our existence or to prove anything to anyone else or creating self-blame or even not having to measure up to impossibilities in order to feel worthy of love and forgiveness walks the reader out of self-made prisons.
The material in this book was easy to follow and the transitions were smooth and appropriate. I did not note any grammatical errors which is also quite refreshing. The book was well thought out and the preparation that was given shows up in each paragraph. I encourage everyone to add this book to their personal library for reference, meditation, and a source of encouragement. This is truly an open book for anyone to glean from the wisdom written within.
I give this book 4 out of 4 stars. I feel that Combs executed the material well. I enjoyed the book from start to finish. The material was thought-provoking and encouraging. This book can be enjoyed by anyone who deals with self-guilt, shame, questions their life, or simply wants another look at Christian values.
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4 out of 4 stars
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Who Told You That You Were Naked: A Refreshing Examination of the Garden of Eden by William Combs takes a look at the garden account with a different perspective. Combs looks at sin, salvation, and faith using research, humor, and his own personal experiences to bring about a pictorial view of what following Christ means to us today. Combs delves into an Old Testament account of events to explain not only New Testament principles, but also to give clarity to how we can live out our lives today as we relate to one another as well as our internal understanding of ourselves.
Combs begins his task by giving evidence of the things we face daily. He makes no apologies, doesn’t try to sound mystical nor does he bore the reader with philosophical jargon. The language he uses is plain for any reader to understand without becoming bogged down with Christian verbiage that only the Christian reader would appreciate. Once the case is presented and the evidence revealed, Combs then moves to enter into an in-depth review and analysis of what we may have seen incorrectly or perhaps, without thorough consideration. He challenges the reader to put down preconceived notions and to open the mind to truly see why we are living below the intended life that was prepared for each one of us.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. In fact, the material was quite liberating. I believe a lot of us tend to live our lives as we believe other people should view us. How freeing is it to know the freedom and wisdom of truly living life according to a right perspective. Combs did an excellent job in presenting what has often been viewed as controversial information without being subjective. I was able to come to my own conclusions and did not feel manipulated. The perspective of not having to prove anything in order to feel good about our existence or to prove anything to anyone else or creating self-blame or even not having to measure up to impossibilities in order to feel worthy of love and forgiveness walks the reader out of self-made prisons.
The material in this book was easy to follow and the transitions were smooth and appropriate. I did not note any grammatical errors which is also quite refreshing. The book was well thought out and the preparation that was given shows up in each paragraph. I encourage everyone to add this book to their personal library for reference, meditation, and a source of encouragement. This is truly an open book for anyone to glean from the wisdom written within.
I give this book 4 out of 4 stars. I feel that Combs executed the material well. I enjoyed the book from start to finish. The material was thought-provoking and encouraging. This book can be enjoyed by anyone who deals with self-guilt, shame, questions their life, or simply wants another look at Christian values.
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