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Overview. Published in 2005, 1491: New Revelations of the Americas Before Columbus was written by Charles C. Mann. The first chapter introduces many of the problems and inadequacies surrounding popular accounts of native societies. The author describes the tendency to minimize the cultures that existed prior to the arrival of Europeans.
- Genesis
- Exodus
- Leviticus
- Numbers
- Deuteronomy
- Joshua
- Judges
- Ruth
- 1 Samuel
- 2 Samuel
Provides an account of the creation of the world and the origin of life. Answers the questions “How did God’s relationship with us begin?” and “How did the nation of Israel form?” Key personalities include Adam, Eve, Noah, Abraham, Sarah, Isaac, Rebekah, Jacob, and Joseph. View detailed outline.
An account of how God delivered Israel from slavery in Egypt and provides a history of their departure. View detailed outline.
Describes ceremonial law, the procedural instructions for how Israel (especially Levitical priests) should worship God. View detailed outline.
Describes a census of the people and Israel’s failure to trust and obey God (and thus are forced to wander in the wilderness for 40 years). View detailed outline.
Moses gives Israel a rehash of the instructions for following God. Its intent is to remind Israelites of what God has given them and what he expects from them. View detailed outline.
A description of Joshua’s campaign to conquer the Promised Land and distribute its properties to the Twelve Tribes of Israel. View detailed outline.
The history of Israel from Joshua to Samson. Judges describes a nation the repeats a cycle of turning away from God, falling captive and becoming an oppressed nation, calling out to God for help, and finally being rescued by their leaders (the “judges”). Key personalities include Othniel, Ehud, Deborah, Gideon, Abimelech, Jephthah, Samson, and Deli...
Two widows lose everything but find hope which leads to the birth of Israel’s future king, King David. Illustrates the outcome and difference between a nation that does not follow the covenant of God (Judges) and a nation that faithfully adheres to the covenant (Ruth). View detailed outline.
Written by the last of the Judges, it provides a history of Israel during the judgeship of Samuel and the reign of Saul in order to demonstrate how Israel chose a king while neglecting God’s wishes.
A narration of King David that demonstrates effective leadership while submitting to God. View detailed outline.
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Explore Bible chapter summaries for every Book of the Bible. Journey from the creation story in Genesis to the apocalyptic visions of Revelation, gaining key insights into each Book's central themes and messages.
- Genesis — God creates the universe and fashions humans in His own image and places them in a perfect environment. The humans rebel against God and lose their paradise.
- Exodus — The children of Israel, now living in Egypt, are forced into slavery. God prepares an Israelite named Moses to lead the people to freedom. The king is loath to let the slaves go, so God sends a series of plagues upon the Egyptians.
- Leviticus — In the Law, God establishes a sacrificial system to atone for sins and a series of festivals for Israel to observe as days of worship. God gives Moses plans for a tabernacle, a tent where the sacrifices can be offered and God will meet with His people.
- Numbers — The Israelites arrive at the border of Canaan, the land God had earlier promised to Abraham. But the people following Moses refuse to enter the land, due to their lack of faith and their fear of Canaan’s inhabitants.
An indicative map of the prominent culture areas extant in the Western Hemisphere c. 1491, as presented in 1491. 1491: New Revelations of the Americas Before Columbus is a 2005 non-fiction book by American author and science writer Charles C. Mann about the pre-Columbian Americas.
- Charles C. Mann
- xii, 465 p.: ill., maps (1st ed.)
- 2005
- 2005
Bible Summaries. . Genesis. The genre of Genesis is a Narrative History, and Genealogies. It was written by Moses about 1450-1410 B.C. Key personalities include Adam, Eve, Noah, Abraham, Sarah, Isaac, Rebekah, Jacob, and Joseph. This book was written to record God’s creation of the world and to demonstrate His love for all that He created.
1-Page Summary of 1491. Published in 2005, 1491: New Revelations of the Americas Before Columbus was written by Charles C. Mann. The first chapter introduces several problems with popular accounts of native societies.
