Review by Gregory Chileshe -- Who Told You That You Were...

[Gregory Chileshe]

[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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[Following is an official online bookclub.org review of “Who Told You That You Were Naked” by William E.Combs]

The book ‘Who Told You That You Were Naked’ by William E. Combs, ‘A Refreshing Reexamination of the Garden of Eden’, a nonfiction, 2016 edition published by Carpenter’s Son Publishing, is awesome. The way the author did his introduction up to the first chapter shows the knowledge he has attained in English Literature, his thought was classic. At first I was asking myself what I was reading whether it was fiction, drama or just narrative of some sort. I wondered if I had picked the right book or not. Sometimes I tend to sleep over reading poetic books, I don’t know why. So I was thinking it was one of them. But later on as I continued reading, I came to believe that I had actually picked the right book with the knowledge I was looking for. The book addresses the problem of sin from the fall of our very first parents Adam and Eve, up until now as to why we are falling easily in the similar trap, to the solution of the problem. It addresses the redemption process God started right from the very garden of Eden where the fall began, giving them animal skin covering in replacement of their own leaf covering they initiated as atonement by the blood which was animal sacrifice for their sins to be forgiven; showing us the picture of Jesus Christ coming as the second Adam to be sacrificed-lamb instead of the blood of an animal for the forgiveness of all, up until the time Jesus Christ finally came and to our time and the time to come; Jesus Christ being the answer to have our sins completely forgiven or erased by cleansing without remembering them to those who confess before Him unlike atoning where it was just a covering of the sin.

The first chapter in the narrative and poetic was appearing like it was still fiction when not, but the subtitles ‘Innocent in the Garden' and 'The Garden’ made me feel like I was there in the Garden of Eden forgetting that the book was there to teach; it was coming like serious poetry or drama, but in the narrative anyway, talking about something I was already familiar with. So I was wondering whether it would end the same way throughout almost making me feel abit bored against what I expected to see, but still interesting to go along with. Then the other subtitle that followed ‘A Helpmate for Adam’ another very interesting topic to me opening up on what I expected to see the book tackle. It brought out how God created a helpmate for Adam seeing him lonely, excellent explanation. Again on the other subtitle ‘God’s Plan for the Newlyweds’ was also another piece of great imagination of how interesting the book should be as you read, making you feel like you were there. There again the book appeared like it was a drama, so I wanted to see what was, the next chapter, chapter two and the following was now the beginning of what showed that the book was not a fiction, but nonfiction.

The second chapter was the main chapter for me that open up the explanation of the reason of the title of this book. Subtitle ‘Naked in the Garden’ was also a great work of making the book more interesting this time around beginning to explain the title of the book ‘Who Told You That You Were Naked’ and to me that was what I was waiting for. Whatever I was reading in chapter one was not really making me, but just refreshing and preparing me to what I was expecting. So this next chapter makes the book became more interesting because it slowly starts opening up to a full exposition and exhortation to the reader. Of course the only thing I can see of the preamble in the first chapter is the poetic and narrative type of literature the author seem to have used I am sure to the interest of those who love fiction books, but of reality it was like you were reading the Bible itself. This book can really exhort the believers in Christ and educate those that have critical minds on certain controversial subjects such as Sabbath Day, the day of rest that the man boldly belabored on and many similar things. It can make even the one not interested in the Christian books to read and at the end of the day cause the person know the truth of the word of God. I say this because starting from the subtitle ‘What is Nakedness’ in the same chapter two was a serious teaching, explaining why the book was written throughout up to topics such as ‘ Adam: Where Are You?’, ‘In the Day You Eat of it’ and ‘Better Garments’ closing chapter two, giving what I believe was the answer to the question of the title of the book ‘Who Told You That You Were Naked’ to those that maybe wondering whether the book was interesting or not; whether it answered that theme question or not.

The third chapter, up until tenth chapter; the further exposition in the way the author began to explain and teach in chapter three, first part on subtitle ‘Sin: Crouching at the Door’ became more serious exposition and exhortation, nonfiction type than all he first started with and slowly the third chapter began to exhort me the most, seeing that all sinners would now see their sins and the love God has for them to forgive their sins if they confessed, and then make them born again. From this chapter three until chapter ten, the last chapter of the book, I was soaked in the word of truth, forgetting any fiction imagination I had, learning even what I didn’t know. And the way the author ends the book with his ‘Endnotes’ was classic; shows how vested the man was in literature. So many areas of resource, the references and other all just make me rate him and this book highly and would urge everyone to read this book and keep it forever in their hearts and homes. The man boldly addresses critical things you cannot afford to ignore, backing them up with scripture and in many; if not all instances it is difficult to argue with his points because of clarity his mind displays, showing his blessedness. He has a special grace-God’s anointing on him.

I am rating this book ‘Who Told You That You Were Naked’ 4 out of 4 stars urging everyone to read it and spend whatever they can for others to have it too. It has answers to those that feel it is difficult to stop sinning or they are just moving in wonder as to how they can answer to the controversy on the day of worship. The man, the author has an awesome understanding of the subject. I was worried while reading but I finished in excitement maybe that is why I didn’t notice error in grammar, spelling that can warrant a point removal from my rating above to 3 or below 3 because such error would minor if it was traced maybe later if I go through again. I cannot bring the rating of such a book below that low level at which I have rated, otherwise the book for me is not ugly, but excellently beautiful to read and have and it is a must to own book.

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[The Researcher]

Very detailed and thorough book Gregory. May be on your recommendation I will read this book. It seems the book has great message.

[readandsmile]

I agree with you. You highlighted the best points. Good job. Nice one. I learned a lot on that book, also.

[MsTri]

Excellent review. I love how you personalize it and I understand your journey as the reader.

I too reviewed this book recently and invite you to read mine.

[Gregory Chileshe]

Thank you friends,it is very encouraging to hear from you like that. Definitely develop interest to go through it and learn a lot of things in it. It is truly rich full of answers to many questions asked and I have seen clarity to answers you may be looking for on critical subject you don't understand.

[juliusotinyo]

I've also read and reviewed this book, it was anything but refreshing. Different views are OK, I guess. Impressive how people read the same book and come out with different perspectives. Nice review Gregory.

[Alicnim]

I need to get me a copy of this book. Alot of recommendations. Your review was well done. Thanks

[Kelebogile Mbangi]

Wow, it must be very interesting with the great rating it got from you. Thank you for the review.

[Gregory Chileshe]

Thank you guys,we are together in this.

[Donatelloo]

I have been planning to read this one but haven't read it yet.
Thank you for such a nice review

[Quinto]

Thanks Gregory for sharing. You have certainly brought out the key points on a fundamental biblical teaching and laid it out intelligently. I like positive books that uplift and encourage and there's nothing like a faith book in that front.

[Gregory Chileshe]

Thank Quinto,let us keep up the spirit.

-- 31 Aug 2017, 00:54 --

Darakhshan Nazir,it is a great book. Read it and review. It will keep being fresh and fresh.

[Jeremie Mondejar]

you have a good observation about that book. i also reviewed that book. It increases my faith and a bit reminded about calling. Nice review.

[Gregory Chileshe]

Thank you Jem,you better wait for another review I am almost done. very interesting please see it when it drops.