Review by Gracia J -- Who Told You That You Were Naked?
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Review by Gracia J -- 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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For a book with such a provocative title, this “Refreshing Reexamination of the Garden of Eden” is a surprisingly sweet pill to swallow. Its fresh take on the subjects of salvation, sin and grace will speak to the fears of the Christian mind and offer great new ideas to provide more ease in their spiritual journey. The book will also cause one to take a new look at events, such as, Creation and the Fall of Man, from a completely different perspective. As a short book, it feels almost like a layman’s commentary; it provides great insight in few, simple words. Where tough theological terms are used, the author patiently and clearly breaks them down, leaving gaps in communication or understanding.
I rate this book 4 out of 4 stars. The only letdown of this otherwise spectacular book is how some of the interpretations of Biblical terms seem to deviate from the Bible when the text is clear and leaves no room for private interpretation. Because these private interpretations are made at the beginning of the book, in some ways, it sets a questionable foundation for the following chapters. For the analytical mind, this might pose a problem with readily receiving the rest of the information or opinions posed.
William E. Combs is a talented storyteller and the various bits of fiction peppered throughout this encouraging book make an already intriguing read entertaining. He captures the imagination with stories that touch the heart in a deeply relatable way. He makes multiple arguments that revitalize what it means to be a Christian and reaches out with a kind, fatherly sort of wisdom. By including multiple personal experiences, he makes it obvious how applicable the principles he lays out are.
Another great aspect of this book is the study questions included. While some are pretty close-ended to make sure you understand the content of the chapter you just read, others tackle concepts for you to develop your own thought and delve deeper into the different topics. They would be immensely helpful if one decided to begin a study group based on this book.
My favorite thing was this book’s emphasis on Scripture and the study of it. Too often, Christian books are about 90% fluff and 10% Bible if any. If you want a Bible-heavy book that uses Scripture to back itself up, this is the book for you. For every Christian, from the veteran who has been in the church for decades or the new convert who really doesn’t understand the basics yet, Who Told You That You Were Naked? is a read I would recommend with confidence.
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4 out of 4 stars
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For a book with such a provocative title, this “Refreshing Reexamination of the Garden of Eden” is a surprisingly sweet pill to swallow. Its fresh take on the subjects of salvation, sin and grace will speak to the fears of the Christian mind and offer great new ideas to provide more ease in their spiritual journey. The book will also cause one to take a new look at events, such as, Creation and the Fall of Man, from a completely different perspective. As a short book, it feels almost like a layman’s commentary; it provides great insight in few, simple words. Where tough theological terms are used, the author patiently and clearly breaks them down, leaving gaps in communication or understanding.
I rate this book 4 out of 4 stars. The only letdown of this otherwise spectacular book is how some of the interpretations of Biblical terms seem to deviate from the Bible when the text is clear and leaves no room for private interpretation. Because these private interpretations are made at the beginning of the book, in some ways, it sets a questionable foundation for the following chapters. For the analytical mind, this might pose a problem with readily receiving the rest of the information or opinions posed.
William E. Combs is a talented storyteller and the various bits of fiction peppered throughout this encouraging book make an already intriguing read entertaining. He captures the imagination with stories that touch the heart in a deeply relatable way. He makes multiple arguments that revitalize what it means to be a Christian and reaches out with a kind, fatherly sort of wisdom. By including multiple personal experiences, he makes it obvious how applicable the principles he lays out are.
Another great aspect of this book is the study questions included. While some are pretty close-ended to make sure you understand the content of the chapter you just read, others tackle concepts for you to develop your own thought and delve deeper into the different topics. They would be immensely helpful if one decided to begin a study group based on this book.
My favorite thing was this book’s emphasis on Scripture and the study of it. Too often, Christian books are about 90% fluff and 10% Bible if any. If you want a Bible-heavy book that uses Scripture to back itself up, this is the book for you. For every Christian, from the veteran who has been in the church for decades or the new convert who really doesn’t understand the basics yet, Who Told You That You Were Naked? is a read I would recommend with confidence.
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