Observations Upon the Apocalypse of St. John

Isaac Newton, widely celebrated for his groundbreaking contributions to physics, was also deeply invested in religious scholarship. Throughout his life, he engaged in profound research on Christian history, theology, and the Bible, driven by a sincere desire to comprehend his faith. Among his many writings is an insightful analysis of the prophecies contained in the Bible. In this work, he delves into the final book of the New Testament—Revelation, also known as the Apocalypse of St. John—to explore the enigmatic themes of the worlds end times. Newton meticulously compares the events described in Revelation with the historical narrative of the post-Jesus Roman Empire. Observations Upon the Apocalypse of St. John was published posthumously in 1733 as a part of Newtons extensive study on biblical prophecy. (Summary by Adam Bielka)