Famous scientist Sir Isaac Newton predicted that the world would end in 2060 about 300 years ago. He had scribbled his estimation with mathematical calculations to the letter paper he wrote in 1704.
Newton used Bible prophecies and mathematical calculations to determine the date of apocalypse. In particular, the scientist, who believed in the Armageddon War, was based on the Bible’s Protestant interpretation and events in the Bible.
The prophecy is described in the last chapter of the book and brings the forces of goodness (ruled by God) to the forces of evil (ruled by the kings of the world).
According to the Bible, there will be no more war on earth after Armageddon War, which will be the last war of human history.
How did he calculate?
According to NTV.com.tr; Newton used a method that interpreted the time periods in the sacred texts as a year. According to him, a period of 1260 years represented a process in which the Church began to deteriorate and olmadan corrupt “beliefs rose.
Newton accepted the beginning of this corruption as 800 AD. This history coincided with the foundation of the Holy Roman Empire. When he added 1260 years to 800 years, he reached 2060.
In a letter he wrote in 1704, “This date may be late, but I can’t see any reason to think it will be earlier.” He said.
Stephen D. Snobelen, a Professor of Science and Technology History of King’s College at King’s College at Halifax, said Newton’s calculations do not contain complex mathematics, and that it is based on a simple arithmetic.
“Nature was a philosopher”
Today, it may seem unusual for scientists to take care of the holy prophecies. However, Snobelen stressed that Newton is a modern scientist, not a natural philosopher.
From the Middle Ages to the 18th century, the philosophy of nature included the examination of not only nature, but also the divine will on nature. Newton tried to explore the truth of God throughout his life, and in this effort, science and religion did not separate from each other.
