Isaac Newton is one of the greatest scientists in human history. His contribution to science cannot be overestimated. He created the theory of gravitation, defined the laws of motion, and developed the method of differential and integral calculus. However, in addition to his scientific discoveries, Newton was known for his religious beliefs. He was a follower of Christianity and was convinced that the world would end in 2060.
Why did Newton believe in the apocalypse?
Newton was a member of the Church of England and was convinced that the Bible contained prophecies about the end of the world. He studied the texts of Scripture and concluded that the end of the world would come 1260 years after the founding of the Roman Empire. From this he concluded that the world would end in the year 2060.
Newton was also convinced that the end of the world would come after the Jews returned to Israel. He predicted that it would happen in 1948. His prediction turned out to be correct – Israel was formed in 1948.
Furthermore, Newton believed that the end of the world would come after the coming of the Antichrist. He strongly believed that the Antichrist would be the Pope. He believed that the Pope was a “man of sin” who would kill Christians and lead the world to apocalypse.
Newton also studied astrology and believed that the stars and planets could influence events on earth. He believed that the end of the world would come at a time when the planets were in certain positions.
What do scientists think of Newton’s predictions?
Today, most scientists do not believe that the world will end in 2060. They believe that this prediction is based on a misinterpretation of the Bible and on Newton’s astrological beliefs.
However, scientists recognize Newton’s importance to science and society. He was a genius of his time and left an indelible mark on the history of science.