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

KitabuKizuri · Post by **KitabuKizuri** » 19 Oct 2017, 11:41

[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? by William Combs

Genre: Non-Fiction

This is a book that studies the story of the fall of man and the divine plan or provision for his redemption.
The first chapter takes us to the garden of Eden where the author dramatises the sequence of man's being placed in the garden of Eden, taking up his role as the custodian, spending time with the animals, tending to the trees and finally being introduced to his helper. This serves to help the reader understand how life in the garden may have been like. In the next chapter the author further plays out the events, showing us how man went from innocence to separation from his maker, and the role of the woman and the serpent in his downfall.

This book studies the origin or the definition of sin in the subsequent chapters as introduced through Cain and Abel's relationship. The author explains the difference between what inspired Adam and Eve to go against the instruction they were given regarding their life in the garden and what caused Cain to sin. Sin is thus an active entity that desires to reside in man "sin is crouching at the door and its desire is for you..." Paul is also quoted from the Bible saying that it is the sin that dwells within him that leads him to do wrong. The story of the brothers is also dramatised in the third chapter.

Through the book the author explains the plan of redemption through the Second Adam, and in order for man to be part of this plan he has to have faith. The ultimate divine plan or will purposed for man is to enter His rest, and this is further expounded in the final chapters, with a number of personal stories.

I rate the book with 4 out of 4 stars because It is written in an easy to digest way for the reader, the different font sizes may be unsettling at first but it becomes clear they are for different reasons. For instance when the author is telling a story he uses a different font size to when he is quoting from the Bible. One gets the hang of it quickly, and it's easy to go back and revisit some part you've already read faster if necessary.

This is a great book for a Bible believer or a curious reader to get some answers on questions about the creation story, although it doesn't say what would have happened if Adam never ate the fruit. Would we still be in the garden of Eden? Would the couple have discovered the process of having children and multiplying if they didn't fall? Did they have the sons before the fall or after? Those are just some of the questions I have personally, yet there may be other readers out there with more. Maybe it is for the best where the author left it.

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Who Told You That You Were Naked?
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readandsmile · Post by **readandsmile** » 21 Oct 2017, 00:48

Wow, I'm glad that you enjoyed reading this book. This book helps me a lot, too. i review this book as well and I agree with your idea.

KitabuKizuri · Post by **KitabuKizuri** » 21 Oct 2017, 10:37

Thanks readandsmile! Happy you took the time to read the review.

Oulababe · Post by **Oulababe** » 18 Sep 2018, 14:14

I don't think I ever get bored of reading a book about the creation story. The dramatized version of Cain and Abel's story sounds interesting.

KitabuKizuri · Post by **KitabuKizuri** » 21 Sep 2018, 10:32

Oulababe wrote: ↑18 Sep 2018, 14:14 I don't think I ever get bored of reading a book about the creation story. The dramatized version of Cain and Abel's story sounds interesting.

The story does breath some fresh air to a familiar story. Thanks for the comment.