Review by Ash and Stars -- Who Told You That You Were Na...
Posted: 17 Aug 2017, 14:52
[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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This is my review of Who Told You That You Were Naked? by William Combs. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.
This is a non-fiction book, and offers the writer’s thoughts on the Bible, discussing in detail the story of Adam and Eve. It is a short read, but offers many interesting insights. The book is divided into ten different chapters, each covering a different topic, ranging from the Garden of Eden to sin and free will.
There were a number of different aspects of this book that I liked. At the end of each chapter, the author included discussion questions. These encouraged the reader to think more deeply about the chapter they had just read, and in turn caused me to come up with further questions. An example of this is at the end of the third chapter which looked in detail at sin. The author raises the question "Why did God wait so long to use the word ‘sin’?" This caused me to view sin in different ways, not just as a list of transgressions, but also as choosing the wrong path.
I also liked the personal stories that the author included. I found that this helped me to relate more to the different points the author was making. An example of this was in chapter five on the relationship of faith. In this section he is explaining that the more faith we have, the more likely we are to experience God in our lives. He tells an account of how his wife was very nervous during a musical performance, but she trusted in Him, and He spoke to her, and guided her through her fear. This real life example helped to make the author’s discussions more relatable to me as a reader, and the solutions he provides when we face difficulties are helpful. “Don’t try to drive the darkness out- just turn on the Light”
The only thing I would have changed about this book would have been to make it longer, to expand into other sections of the Bible. I would like to have seen some more topics raised, but this is only a small complaint.
Overall, I think this book will appeal to anyone interested in developing a further understanding of the Bible, and in delving into deeper questioning. It is not a very difficult book to understand, and is great for anyone interested in beginning to read in the area of Bible study. I rate this book 3 out of 4 stars.
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3 out of 4 stars
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This is my review of Who Told You That You Were Naked? by William Combs. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.
This is a non-fiction book, and offers the writer’s thoughts on the Bible, discussing in detail the story of Adam and Eve. It is a short read, but offers many interesting insights. The book is divided into ten different chapters, each covering a different topic, ranging from the Garden of Eden to sin and free will.
There were a number of different aspects of this book that I liked. At the end of each chapter, the author included discussion questions. These encouraged the reader to think more deeply about the chapter they had just read, and in turn caused me to come up with further questions. An example of this is at the end of the third chapter which looked in detail at sin. The author raises the question "Why did God wait so long to use the word ‘sin’?" This caused me to view sin in different ways, not just as a list of transgressions, but also as choosing the wrong path.
I also liked the personal stories that the author included. I found that this helped me to relate more to the different points the author was making. An example of this was in chapter five on the relationship of faith. In this section he is explaining that the more faith we have, the more likely we are to experience God in our lives. He tells an account of how his wife was very nervous during a musical performance, but she trusted in Him, and He spoke to her, and guided her through her fear. This real life example helped to make the author’s discussions more relatable to me as a reader, and the solutions he provides when we face difficulties are helpful. “Don’t try to drive the darkness out- just turn on the Light”
The only thing I would have changed about this book would have been to make it longer, to expand into other sections of the Bible. I would like to have seen some more topics raised, but this is only a small complaint.
Overall, I think this book will appeal to anyone interested in developing a further understanding of the Bible, and in delving into deeper questioning. It is not a very difficult book to understand, and is great for anyone interested in beginning to read in the area of Bible study. I rate this book 3 out of 4 stars.
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Who Told You That You Were Naked?
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