Review by Polgesteirg -- Who Told You That You Were Naked?
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Review by Polgesteirg -- Who Told You That You Were Naked?
[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 is an analysis of the Garden of Eden and how sin came into the world. Reverend William E. Combs goes over the book of Genesis in an alternative interpretation of the Christian scripture. Reverend Combs explores the story of Adam and Eve, from their special connection to God to their encounter with the Serpent. However, he goes much more in-depth about Adam and Eve's life and their experiences. By analyzing these events in a comprehensible way he shares his interpretation about the emergence of sin and the way faith can help people atone themselves.
I have to say, as a person who has criticized organized religion for as long as I can remember, this book was very refreshing. The reexamination and unique take on the notion of sin encouraged me to consider the book's message more deeply and open my mind to the Reverend's message. He describes sin as a spiritual matter rather than just a list of prohibited behaviors. Also, he tells Christians that they cannot overcome sin by simply sinning less. Instead, he encourages Christians to repent by accepting Christ wholeheartedly and walking his way of righteousness. In order to support this, he uses several examples of people in the Bible who received forgiveness for their sacrifice to Jesus.
One of the things that struck me about this book is how analytical Combs is while making his points easy to understand. He also made some assumptions which did not seem to be backed up by specific references. However, I assume that his superior knowledge and expertise make these reasonable in a Biblical context. Another thing that was very interesting about this book was how he touches on subjects such as anxiety. In this case, he tells the reader that Christ remains in their hearts and gives them peace. Other topics involving human nature are also discussed, making the book very interesting.
In regards to the writing, the language is easy to understand and the writing is fairly professional. Although there were some font changes that I found strange, the book was overall free of errors and enjoyable to read.
My final thoughts on this book are that, whether you are a Christian or not, this book can be very thought-provoking. I started reading this with more scepticism than open-mindedness but ended up having a very enjoyable experience. Combs makes this book feel like a spiritual journey rather than a generic religious book. Due to these factors, I give this book 4 out of 4 stars. A recommended read for open-minded people.
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4 out of 4 stars
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Who Told You That You Were Naked is an analysis of the Garden of Eden and how sin came into the world. Reverend William E. Combs goes over the book of Genesis in an alternative interpretation of the Christian scripture. Reverend Combs explores the story of Adam and Eve, from their special connection to God to their encounter with the Serpent. However, he goes much more in-depth about Adam and Eve's life and their experiences. By analyzing these events in a comprehensible way he shares his interpretation about the emergence of sin and the way faith can help people atone themselves.
I have to say, as a person who has criticized organized religion for as long as I can remember, this book was very refreshing. The reexamination and unique take on the notion of sin encouraged me to consider the book's message more deeply and open my mind to the Reverend's message. He describes sin as a spiritual matter rather than just a list of prohibited behaviors. Also, he tells Christians that they cannot overcome sin by simply sinning less. Instead, he encourages Christians to repent by accepting Christ wholeheartedly and walking his way of righteousness. In order to support this, he uses several examples of people in the Bible who received forgiveness for their sacrifice to Jesus.
One of the things that struck me about this book is how analytical Combs is while making his points easy to understand. He also made some assumptions which did not seem to be backed up by specific references. However, I assume that his superior knowledge and expertise make these reasonable in a Biblical context. Another thing that was very interesting about this book was how he touches on subjects such as anxiety. In this case, he tells the reader that Christ remains in their hearts and gives them peace. Other topics involving human nature are also discussed, making the book very interesting.
In regards to the writing, the language is easy to understand and the writing is fairly professional. Although there were some font changes that I found strange, the book was overall free of errors and enjoyable to read.
My final thoughts on this book are that, whether you are a Christian or not, this book can be very thought-provoking. I started reading this with more scepticism than open-mindedness but ended up having a very enjoyable experience. Combs makes this book feel like a spiritual journey rather than a generic religious book. Due to these factors, I give this book 4 out of 4 stars. A recommended read for open-minded people.
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