Review of Who Told You That You Were Naked?
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Review of Who Told You That You Were Naked?
[Following is a volunteer review of "Who Told You That You Were Naked?" by William Combs.]
Over the years, different interpretations of Genesis have emerged. I believe it's true to say that every interpretation, to some extent, is influenced by the perspective of those who interpret it. An examination of what might have occurred the day the greatest alleged sin of all was committed, Who Told You That You Were Naked ventures to question, and perhaps help contemplate, several circumstances surrounding this event.
There is, however, a lot more to the book than the writer's interpretation of the incidence of Garden of Eden in Genesis. Probably the most influential section of the book is 'The Fountainhead of Our Transgressions'. This section offers the answer to the question of what nakedness in the title of the book metaphorically implies.
The author William Combs took a great initiative by posing a different image of several chapters of Genesis to make people reflect. It is common knowledge that Adam and Eve were the first man and woman and the creation of God to take care of His creation. However, relatively few people delve deep into what might have happened in the Garden of Eden, how the presumable greatest sin was committed, the meaning of salvation and faith. I like how the stories and interpretations were so smoothly conveyed. It is also helpful to include questions at the end of each chapter to encourage reflection on what has just been read.
However, a non-Christian or someone with little understanding of biblical terminology may find the book confusing. In the course of reading the book, the dictionaries had to be searched several times. It was a daunting read for me at first because I was unfamiliar with many biblical terms like Genesis, Gospel, Isaiah, among others. I found this to be a hindrance to the reading.
I give the book a rating of 3 out of 4 stars. Despite the fact that I needed to consult a dictionary a few times while reading, the presentation of the stories and the author's views inspired me to keep reading. Despite this, I couldn’t miss the fact that not many efforts have been made to cater to non-Christians. I don’t give a perfect rating to the book due to the apparent lack of effort in it to clarify biblical terms to people who don't understand them.
Who Told You That You Were Naked is especially recommended for Christians. Knowing the terms of the bible can be helpful for readers, and it is even more beneficial if one has read the Bible. The idea behind the nakedness of vulnerability in one's mind is highly appealing to me. As a whole, I find many aspects of the book that are different than anything else I have read before.
Although the author’s interpretation is not offensive to me, and I actually agree with a lot of his views, it would be a mistake to assume that everyone will share his viewpoint. Conflict is inevitable in a subject prone to interpretations.
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Who Told You That You Were Naked?
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Over the years, different interpretations of Genesis have emerged. I believe it's true to say that every interpretation, to some extent, is influenced by the perspective of those who interpret it. An examination of what might have occurred the day the greatest alleged sin of all was committed, Who Told You That You Were Naked ventures to question, and perhaps help contemplate, several circumstances surrounding this event.
There is, however, a lot more to the book than the writer's interpretation of the incidence of Garden of Eden in Genesis. Probably the most influential section of the book is 'The Fountainhead of Our Transgressions'. This section offers the answer to the question of what nakedness in the title of the book metaphorically implies.
The author William Combs took a great initiative by posing a different image of several chapters of Genesis to make people reflect. It is common knowledge that Adam and Eve were the first man and woman and the creation of God to take care of His creation. However, relatively few people delve deep into what might have happened in the Garden of Eden, how the presumable greatest sin was committed, the meaning of salvation and faith. I like how the stories and interpretations were so smoothly conveyed. It is also helpful to include questions at the end of each chapter to encourage reflection on what has just been read.
However, a non-Christian or someone with little understanding of biblical terminology may find the book confusing. In the course of reading the book, the dictionaries had to be searched several times. It was a daunting read for me at first because I was unfamiliar with many biblical terms like Genesis, Gospel, Isaiah, among others. I found this to be a hindrance to the reading.
I give the book a rating of 3 out of 4 stars. Despite the fact that I needed to consult a dictionary a few times while reading, the presentation of the stories and the author's views inspired me to keep reading. Despite this, I couldn’t miss the fact that not many efforts have been made to cater to non-Christians. I don’t give a perfect rating to the book due to the apparent lack of effort in it to clarify biblical terms to people who don't understand them.
Who Told You That You Were Naked is especially recommended for Christians. Knowing the terms of the bible can be helpful for readers, and it is even more beneficial if one has read the Bible. The idea behind the nakedness of vulnerability in one's mind is highly appealing to me. As a whole, I find many aspects of the book that are different than anything else I have read before.
Although the author’s interpretation is not offensive to me, and I actually agree with a lot of his views, it would be a mistake to assume that everyone will share his viewpoint. Conflict is inevitable in a subject prone to interpretations.
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Who Told You That You Were Naked?
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
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