Observations upon the Prophecies of Daniel, and the Apocalypse of St. John

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Newton, Isaac, 1642-1727

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Observations upon the Prophecies of Daniel, and the Apocalypse of St. John" by Sir Isaac Newton is a theological analysis written in the early 18th century. The work delves into the prophetic texts of the Book of Daniel and the Book of Revelation, exploring their historical context and significance within Christianity. Newton seeks to elucidate the visions, symbols, and prophetic language found in these books, aiming to provide a deeper understanding of their implications for the future. At the start of the publication, Newton introduces the importance of the prophetic writings, detailing the historical backdrop of the Old Testament and discussing how the prophetic message pertains to the political and spiritual landscape of his time. He discusses the compilers of biblical texts and the significance of the Law discovered during King Josiah's reign, emphasizing the continuity of God's covenant with His people despite their transgressions. The opening portion sets the stage for an exploration of significant events and prophecies, highlighting the interpretative framework Newton will employ throughout the text. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Greg Alethoup, Robert Shimmin, Keith Edkins and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 56.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2005-10-15