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Review by Chepkemoi95 -- 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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Religion is difficult to rate this is because its interpretation is usually subjective to the reader. For this reason I was unsure whether I should review the book "Who Told You That You Are Naked?" : A Refreshing Reexamination of the Garden of Eden by William E. Combs. However, I'm glad I took up the chance and gave it a try. This is a thoughtful reenactment of the Garden of Eden ; a story of innocence, sin, the innate feeling of nakedness and the remedy to the inborn defect of sin.
The author's parents having journeyed over the Alcan highway from Phoenix to the Matanuska valley, after World War (||) settled near Wasilla. He encounters light more than an illumination one snowy night and tries to perceive the difference between a wee penlight and a splendor of Aurora Borealis. This encounter creaks open a wooden door in the author's mind, making him hear the words " Who Told You That You Are Naked?" Creation story is known by many at the fingertips, however, in his book Combs distinctively brings out an embellished story of the Garden portraying the innocence and loneliness of Adam, God creating Eve "The world's first major reconstructive surgery" . Combs points out that the Genesis author states that "Both man and woman were naked and were not ashamed " Later when they ate the forbidden fruit they realized they were naked and were ashamed. Combs discusses in his book; both the physical and spiritual nakedness and its impact on our daily lives, the type of death that Adam and Eve experienced on that day and how man was forever spiritually separated from God.
The subtitle of the book "A Refreshing Reexamination of the Garden of Eden" gives an insight on some important details to consider; whether God added the codicil "neither shall you touch it", if Adam was only afraid to meet God because he was naked and why did God use the tree. This is just a thrust overview of the book, but the author digs into all the aspects giving a detailed insightful information. Also, Combs gives a thorough evaluation of the word sin, its origin, its nature and how we can overcome it. By introducing other authors in his work such as Gotfield Quell, Combs emphasizes his opinions linking it to a bigger voice. This enhances understanding of the book. Combs states " If we obey Christ call in our life he will reveal his plans to us, to be a light in a dark world and to serve as salt in the earth" . Combs book deftly interweaves personal testimonies of salvation while offering hope that faith in Christ renders us righteous before the Lord.
William E. Combs is a gifted christian novelist . There are very few errors in the book one being the words "couching" and "crouching" , the words are switched with each other in a number of times in a way that did not seem intentional. Also, as I read there were some chapters in which he broadly explored an idea which could make one get lost in the middle of the explanations, but this is typical of a minister of the word and as I stated early religion is subjective. The embellished parts; the view of the garden, the Israelites journey to Canaan, Jesus' teaching on mount Ermos are descriptive and clear enough to make one see as the events unfold. By the end of the book I feel challenged, inspired and entertained by some of the stories in the book. There is a detailed reference to the bible and other source materials. ( There is a list at the end)
If you are a religious christian this book could be an excellent choice. Also, readers interested in deep mindedness and spiritual mindedness might find the book interesting. However, if you have another religion strong conviction you should consider whether you really want to read the book. I rate the book 3 out of 4 stars taking into account the errors mentioned above. Those who will choose to read the book expect to find an eloquent, unique touching incidents of the creation story , the bible events and Gods plans in our lives while smoothly communicating the author's will on how to be the salt of the world.
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3 out of 4 stars
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Religion is difficult to rate this is because its interpretation is usually subjective to the reader. For this reason I was unsure whether I should review the book "Who Told You That You Are Naked?" : A Refreshing Reexamination of the Garden of Eden by William E. Combs. However, I'm glad I took up the chance and gave it a try. This is a thoughtful reenactment of the Garden of Eden ; a story of innocence, sin, the innate feeling of nakedness and the remedy to the inborn defect of sin.
The author's parents having journeyed over the Alcan highway from Phoenix to the Matanuska valley, after World War (||) settled near Wasilla. He encounters light more than an illumination one snowy night and tries to perceive the difference between a wee penlight and a splendor of Aurora Borealis. This encounter creaks open a wooden door in the author's mind, making him hear the words " Who Told You That You Are Naked?" Creation story is known by many at the fingertips, however, in his book Combs distinctively brings out an embellished story of the Garden portraying the innocence and loneliness of Adam, God creating Eve "The world's first major reconstructive surgery" . Combs points out that the Genesis author states that "Both man and woman were naked and were not ashamed " Later when they ate the forbidden fruit they realized they were naked and were ashamed. Combs discusses in his book; both the physical and spiritual nakedness and its impact on our daily lives, the type of death that Adam and Eve experienced on that day and how man was forever spiritually separated from God.
The subtitle of the book "A Refreshing Reexamination of the Garden of Eden" gives an insight on some important details to consider; whether God added the codicil "neither shall you touch it", if Adam was only afraid to meet God because he was naked and why did God use the tree. This is just a thrust overview of the book, but the author digs into all the aspects giving a detailed insightful information. Also, Combs gives a thorough evaluation of the word sin, its origin, its nature and how we can overcome it. By introducing other authors in his work such as Gotfield Quell, Combs emphasizes his opinions linking it to a bigger voice. This enhances understanding of the book. Combs states " If we obey Christ call in our life he will reveal his plans to us, to be a light in a dark world and to serve as salt in the earth" . Combs book deftly interweaves personal testimonies of salvation while offering hope that faith in Christ renders us righteous before the Lord.
William E. Combs is a gifted christian novelist . There are very few errors in the book one being the words "couching" and "crouching" , the words are switched with each other in a number of times in a way that did not seem intentional. Also, as I read there were some chapters in which he broadly explored an idea which could make one get lost in the middle of the explanations, but this is typical of a minister of the word and as I stated early religion is subjective. The embellished parts; the view of the garden, the Israelites journey to Canaan, Jesus' teaching on mount Ermos are descriptive and clear enough to make one see as the events unfold. By the end of the book I feel challenged, inspired and entertained by some of the stories in the book. There is a detailed reference to the bible and other source materials. ( There is a list at the end)
If you are a religious christian this book could be an excellent choice. Also, readers interested in deep mindedness and spiritual mindedness might find the book interesting. However, if you have another religion strong conviction you should consider whether you really want to read the book. I rate the book 3 out of 4 stars taking into account the errors mentioned above. Those who will choose to read the book expect to find an eloquent, unique touching incidents of the creation story , the bible events and Gods plans in our lives while smoothly communicating the author's will on how to be the salt of the world.
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Who Told You That You Were Naked?
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