Review by Heygal999 -- Who Told You That You Were Naked?

[Heygal999]

[Following is a volunteer review of "Who Told You That You Were Naked?" by William Combs.]

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4 out of 4 stars

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Who told you you were naked by William E, Combs is a discussion on the original Garden of Eden sin described in the Bible and its meaning for today’s generation of both believers and non-believers. The book reads more like a sermon or bible study, with stories to help understand the author’s point. Combs presents a topic or thought, followed by thought provoking information and some real life stories, then finishes each chapter with questions for the reader to contemplate. The reader is left to discover for himself or herself what is “sin” and what are the implications of the life we have chosen to live based on that interpretation.

I like the way this author presented his look on the concepts of sin. Once I realized it was more of a Bible study I loved the author’s insights and information. His thought provoking questions at the end of each chapter made it a good summary as well as a time to reflect on what I just read. It was easier to read as there were fewer than 10 errors. However, the errors I found caused me to stop and re-read. I could not just overlook it and continue reading. I wish there had been more stories included to make it a book to read versus a study of the Bible. The last thing I did not like was the misleading title and synopsis provided. Both of these elements made me think I was going to read a story. My expectation about what I was going to read initially disappointed me.

I rate this book a 4 out of 4 stars. I would re-read this book many times because the author did an excellent job of presenting his view and information to consider without being a “preacher”. Each chapter’s topic could lead to further studies without using the entire book. The topic of “sin” being discussed by a pastor would typically be a “hell, fire, and brimstone” tirade. Instead, this was presented as a “here it is”, “what are your thoughts”. The questions presented at the end of each chapter helped to understand each topic presented. I loved the note references at the end of the book. The added insight and information on each chapter provided an excellent thought process to consider.

Even though my initial expectation of what this book was going to be was disappointing it turned to enjoyment as I understood the author’s purpose of the book: A fresh new look at the Garden of Eden. His interpretation of the Biblical garden events using linguistics and historical research make for a worthy argument. The author’s words did not offend the belief or non-belief of any individual. I felt it was worth looking into further.

Readers of any faith would find this book interesting. The author uses the Bible to evoke emotions about the world we live in today. Is it sufficient to just be a “good person”? What does an individual, an organization, different faiths or religions, or society as a whole consider to be sin and the consequences of one’s actions? The author does an excellent job of providing sufficient information to thoughtfully consider his argument as a viable interpretation of what occurred in the Garden of Eden. If nothing else, this book will cause you to ask yourself what am I doing?

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Who Told You That You Were Naked?
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