Newton Papers Reveal Apocalypse Calculation

Three-century-old manuscripts by Isaac Newton calculating the exact date of the apocalypse, detailing the precise dimensions of the ancient temple in Jerusalem and interpreting passages of the Bible – exhibited this week for the first time – lay bare the little-known religious intensity of a man many consider history’s greatest scientist. Manuscripts written by scientist Isaac Newton include his interpretations of Bible passages and his conclusion that the world will not end before 2060. Newton, who died 280 years ago, is known for laying much of the groundwork for modern physics, astronomy, math and optics. But in a new Jerusalem exhibit, he appears as a scholar of deep faith who also found time to write on Jewish law – even penning a few phrases in careful Hebrew letters – and combing the Old Testament’s Book of Daniel for clues about the world’s end. Click here to read the full article.