Publisher's Synopsis
Observations Upon the Prophecies of Daniel and the Apocalypse of St. John is a book written by the renowned physicist and mathematician Sir Isaac Newton. The book is a detailed analysis of the biblical prophecies found in the books of Daniel and Revelation (also known as the Apocalypse of St. John). In the book, Newton examines the historical context of the prophecies and provides his interpretation of their meaning. He discusses topics such as the rise and fall of empires, the end of the world, and the second coming of Christ. Newton's interpretation of the prophecies is based on his belief in a literal interpretation of the Bible. He argues that the prophecies are not allegorical or symbolic, but are meant to be taken at face value. Observations Upon the Prophecies of Daniel and the Apocalypse of St. John is considered a significant work in the field of biblical prophecy interpretation. It has been studied and debated by scholars and theologians for centuries and remains a popular topic of discussion among Christians today.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.
