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Review by Crab_user -- Who Told You That You Were Naked?
[Following is a volunteer review of "Who Told You That You Were Naked?" by William Combs.]
3 out of 4 stars
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Many books try to speak about religion, but few succeed in bringing a knowledgeable, interesting perspective to the table. Pastor Combs has endeavored, and succeeded, with his book Who Told You That You Were Naked? to provide not only a new perspective on the garden of Eden story, but also about several other gospel topics including: faith, sin, and the pursuit of God’s will. The book makes apparent the fact that Pastor Combs is a learned man with deep religious convictions. This may limit the audience of the work, but I think those who want to be spiritually edified can gain something from this book.
The book begins with the Pastor’s tale about what may have occurred early in the story of Adam. Much of the tale is pure fiction, aimed at inspiring the reader’s imagination about the setting and the events surrounding Adam and Eve. None of the tale is disagreeable, and seems highly imaginative. In addition to relating scenes from the Garden of Eden, Pastor Combs turns his skills to the Gospels, relating stories of people who may have been drawn to Christ as he taught. Not only does the Pastor apply himself to fiction, but he also includes several personal stories from both him and his wife. These sections, labeled as “Personal Testimony” by Combs, serve to highlight the principles of the chapter they are included in.
I give this book a total of 3 out of 4 stars, and recommend this book to anyone interested in Christian doctrines. I personally enjoyed the Pastor’s perspective and his understanding of the doctrines of the Bible that he conveyed. His many personal experiences were fascinating, as were those of his wife. The Pastor’s description and explanation of the different kinds of faith was apt and insightful, and anyone could learn from his portrayal.
I will say that this book isn’t perfect. It doesn’t seem to have much in the way of pacing for the audience, nor does it have a means of drawing the reader along outside of Pastor Combs’ personal stories and historical fictions. I recommend it as light reading, to be read chapter by chapter, or even segment by segment. Also, some of the fictional tales, while certainly imaginative, come across a little strange compared to other parts of the book that focus on personal stories and commentary on the Bible.
Who Told You That You Were Naked? is a short book, but it is not a fast read. It is meant to be enjoyed at length, piece by piece. It also lends itself to multiple readings, as any audience can find themselves reminded of some forgotten principle every time they peruse this book.
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3 out of 4 stars
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Many books try to speak about religion, but few succeed in bringing a knowledgeable, interesting perspective to the table. Pastor Combs has endeavored, and succeeded, with his book Who Told You That You Were Naked? to provide not only a new perspective on the garden of Eden story, but also about several other gospel topics including: faith, sin, and the pursuit of God’s will. The book makes apparent the fact that Pastor Combs is a learned man with deep religious convictions. This may limit the audience of the work, but I think those who want to be spiritually edified can gain something from this book.
The book begins with the Pastor’s tale about what may have occurred early in the story of Adam. Much of the tale is pure fiction, aimed at inspiring the reader’s imagination about the setting and the events surrounding Adam and Eve. None of the tale is disagreeable, and seems highly imaginative. In addition to relating scenes from the Garden of Eden, Pastor Combs turns his skills to the Gospels, relating stories of people who may have been drawn to Christ as he taught. Not only does the Pastor apply himself to fiction, but he also includes several personal stories from both him and his wife. These sections, labeled as “Personal Testimony” by Combs, serve to highlight the principles of the chapter they are included in.
I give this book a total of 3 out of 4 stars, and recommend this book to anyone interested in Christian doctrines. I personally enjoyed the Pastor’s perspective and his understanding of the doctrines of the Bible that he conveyed. His many personal experiences were fascinating, as were those of his wife. The Pastor’s description and explanation of the different kinds of faith was apt and insightful, and anyone could learn from his portrayal.
I will say that this book isn’t perfect. It doesn’t seem to have much in the way of pacing for the audience, nor does it have a means of drawing the reader along outside of Pastor Combs’ personal stories and historical fictions. I recommend it as light reading, to be read chapter by chapter, or even segment by segment. Also, some of the fictional tales, while certainly imaginative, come across a little strange compared to other parts of the book that focus on personal stories and commentary on the Bible.
Who Told You That You Were Naked? is a short book, but it is not a fast read. It is meant to be enjoyed at length, piece by piece. It also lends itself to multiple readings, as any audience can find themselves reminded of some forgotten principle every time they peruse this book.
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