Review by Vivianne Nat -- Who Told You That You Were Naked?

Van112 · Post by **Van112** » 30 Mar 2018, 13:07

[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

We, Christians are very familiar with the story of creation not only of the world but of the very first human beings, Adam and Eve. We grew up hearing stories of it based from the Bible, and as kids, we were enthralled by how God made everything from nothing. But, because we’re too young and naïve, we were made to believe that what actually happened was just a simple defiance of the rules set by God. We failed to understand the deeper meaning of the things that has actually transpired and their grave ramifications.

Who Told You That You Were Naked, is an impressive and well written Christian book by William E. Combs. In the book, he has taken into account the event that happened in the book of Genesis and merged in its discussion the Old and New Testaments. We were given a new insight about Adam and Eve’s life as it dissected the beginning of man’s iniquity, its outcome and how the human race was saved by God’s act of immeasurable love through Jesus Christ.

The very title of the book, Who Told You That You Were Naked, is already appealing that the thought of just reading it will stir thoughts in one’s mind. The subtitle, A Refreshing Reexamination of the Garden of Eden, ignites the curiosity that is already growing inside, making readers more enthusiastic to read the book.

The Bible is actually mind boggling because it holds so many teachings which are quite hard to understand at first glance. However, Who Told You That You Were Naked, somehow managed to convey to readers the significance of it all, in an uncomplicated manner. I loved how the author picked up excerpts from the Bible and explained them in a way that is easy to grasp. He clarified things in a whole new way by setting up examples from the Bible itself and from his personal experiences.

I would have to say that I am not into the idea of embellishments especially if it is the Bible we are talking about. However, I appreciate the author for enlightening readers by enacting scenes in order to add a more detailed picture of what really happened in between the passages.

What I liked most in the book is the fact that nakedness is explained in a broader context and not just literally taken. It is actually an eye opener. The very instance of Adam and Eve being aware of what is right and wrong correlates much to a newly born infant. They come into the world with no idea of what is the difference of good and evil, they are pure and innocent. And as they grow up they are exposed to various things in this world and everything changes from there.

I also appreciated the idea of incorporating a set of questions at the end of each chapter, which are of great help for readers so they can do a reassessment of their thoughts and reflect on it before heading on to another chapter.

This is a very informative book which I would definitely recommend to Christians and even Non-Christians who want to understand better what the Bible tries to teach us. This book is a good source of knowledge for those who wants a new perspective of the stories they have been told. This would also be a very effective tool for bible group discussions as it provides an array of thoughts for the group to contemplate on.

Who Told You That You Were Naked deserves a 4 out of 4 rating. There were no noticeable errors and it is certainly a very well researched book. We have different cultures and beliefs especially when we talk about religion so I highly suggest readers to be open minded when trying to read this book because it might cause them to question a lot of things. This book will actually bring them on a spiritual journey as they flip through its pages.

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lbhatters · Post by **lbhatters** » 15 Apr 2018, 12:06

This is an excellent review and analysis of this book. I like how you compare the innocence of Adam and Eve to a baby. Once we are aware of sin, it changes our perspective of how things came to happen in our own lives. This new perspective is like an infant's.

stacie k · Post by **stacie k** » 15 Apr 2018, 17:29

I'm glad the author was able to explain Bible passages in a way that is easy to grasp. It's also great that he could draw on his personal experiences to convey his thoughts. The questions you mention at the end of each chapter sound like a helpful way for readers to reflect on what they've just read. This sounds like a well-done and helpful book! Thanks for a well-done review!