Publisher's Synopsis
Observations Upon the Prophecies of Daniel and the Apocalypse of St. John is a book written by Sir Isaac Newton, one of the most influential scientists of all time. The book is a detailed analysis of the prophecies of the Old and New Testaments, specifically the book of Daniel and the book of Revelation, also known as the Apocalypse of St. John. Newton's work is a combination of biblical exegesis, historical analysis, and scientific reasoning. The book is divided into two parts. The first part deals with the prophecies of Daniel, which Newton believed were fulfilled by the rise and fall of the Roman Empire. He also interpreted the prophecies as predicting the coming of the Messiah and the establishment of the Christian Church. The second part of the book deals with the Apocalypse of St. John, which Newton believed was a symbolic representation of the struggles between the Christian Church and the Roman Empire. Newton's interpretation of the prophecies is based on his belief in the divine inspiration of the Bible, but he also uses his knowledge of mathematics, astronomy, and physics to support his arguments. He believed that the prophecies were not only a revelation of God's plan for humanity but also a reflection of the natural laws of the universe. Observations Upon the Prophecies of Daniel and the Apocalypse of St. John is a significant work in the history of biblical scholarship and has influenced many theologians and scholars since its publication in 1733. It is a testament to Newton's intellectual curiosity and his belief in the unity of knowledge.1733. In two parts. Part I contains observations upon the prophecies of Daniel, including an introduction concerning the compilers of the Books of the Old Testament, prophetic language, various prophecies, and a myriad of discussion relative to the prophecies of Daniel. Part II contains the observations upon the Apocalypse of St. John, including an introduction concerning the time when the Apocalypse was written, the relation of this Apocalypse to the Book of the Law of Moses, and the relation the prophecy of John has to those of Daniel. Written in Old English.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
