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

[Kibet Hillary]

[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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The book Who Told You That You Were Naked? is an interesting educative Christian book. Its author is William E. Combs. The book was published by Carpenter’s Son Publishing. It is actually a descriptive book. The author has delved into what happened at the beginning in the Garden of Eden. The book has two hundred and twenty one pages and that means that it can be read in a short time for those who love small books. There are ten chapters all with interesting areas with something knew to be learned in those chapters.

The book begins with a nice introduction where the author has written recounting some of his childhood experiences. The author and his parents had to move from Phoenix to Alaska in order to try farming. The author narrates how he would occasionally take a walk at night and would carry a small penlight to brighten his way. It is at this point also that the author introduces the scope of the book and alludes that ‘Like stepping out into the Alaskan winter night, I have often directed my controlled beam of spiritual illumination at those early pages, hoping to understand the God I could not see’. In other words, in order for the author to know God better, he has always studied the Old Testament and that is where the story of the Garden of Eden is.

The next chapter deals with the examination of the Garden of Eden before sin came in. The story here is so nice. Adam living alone and taking care of the garden. The author includes a fictional story of Adam and a lamb he names Lively. It is funny that Adam thought the lamb would like what he liked. Adam names all animals. However, since he could not find a mate, God creates Eve to be his companion. The two live happily together with the instruction that God gave them not to eat a fruit from the tree of knowledge of good and evil. However, the serpent comes and deceives Eve. Eve ends up eating the fruit of the tree and gives some to Adam. It is after this that the author then explains what transpired and what might have caused Adam and Eve to realize that they were naked.

From the realization that they were naked, the author moves on to describe the judgment God had to pronounce. The judgment affected Adam, Eve and the serpent. The author again explains the judgment in a way that does not make it look as a punishment but a hope for mankind. The author has also included the first time the word sin appears in the Bible that is before Cain killed Abel. In chapter four, the author writes about why there was a need to do a reexamination of the Garden of Eden. The succeeding chapters deal with the redemptive plan of God by sending Jesus to come and save mankind.

The book has ten chapters and all the chapters have very nice study questions for discussion. The good thing about the questions is that they are drawn from what has been explained in that chapter. One can either take the answers from the author’s own view or try to figure out something else. The author has really done a better work than many others by including the writings contained in the quoted verses. This as he later explains is because at times when the scriptures are only quoted many people will not refer to the Bible to read them. The personal testimonies of the author and other testimonies from people he knows make what the author writes about as something that is real, especially in the chapters dealing with the topic ‘faith’. The testimonies are actually what I loved most besides the definitions contained in the book.

This book is very interesting and full of thought-provoking revelations. Among some definitions that changed some of my perceptions are the definition of little faith and real faith. The book is a well of knowledge that everyone would find something to draw from. I therefore rate this book 4 out of 4 stars. In as much as others might have dissenting views from what the author has written, he has done a commendable work by actually provoking one to study the Bible and study it well with the aim of getting knowledge. It is a good book and I therefore recommend it for others to read. I would recommend this book especially to the young Christian believers who love studying.

The book not only informs but also challenges one to see to understand better. In conclusion, the book is really interesting and I recommend it to others to read.

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[Authentic Voice]

wow. This book is more like a bible study on Sin and death. its a recommended read for all Christians. Great review.

[Kibet Hillary]

Indeed, it is a great book. Readers will also be entertained through the author's creativity. Thanks for the comment.