Judaism in the Theology of Sir Isaac Newton

AvM. Goldish

Inbunden, Engelska, 1998

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Recent scholarship on Sir Isaac Newton's non-scientific studies years has created a framework for deeper investigations into particular areas of his thought. In this volume, the author attempts to understand how Newton learned about the history and literature of the Jews, and how he integrated his findings into his unique historical theology. Newton, who probably never met a Jew, nevertheless invested heavily in Jewish studies, which left their mark on all areas of Newtonian theology: the investigations of early religion, scriptural prophecy, Trinitarianism, the early church, and the corruption of primitive Christianity. In the course of this study, important aspects of Newton's thought are clarified, such as his relationship with the Church of England, his understanding of biblical authority, and his euhemerism. Not only Newton specialists, but all those interested in the early-Enlightenment universe of Newtonian thought, or in the impact of Hebraic studies on Western ideas, should find this text of interest.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:1998-03-31
Mått:155 x 235 x 20 mm
Vikt:559 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Serie:International Archives of the History of Ideas Archives internationales d'histoire des idées
Antal sidor:244
Upplaga:1998
Förlag:Kluwer Academic Publishers
ISBN:9780792349969

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Kulturvetenskap inom Samhälle och politik
Judendom inom Filosofi och religion

Recensioner i media

'It is a considerable achievement that at this relatively young age Goldish should be included among contemporary scholars whose work is reshaping the historical understanding of early modern history by emphasizing the decisive role that religion and theology played in the genesis of modern science. His book is important not only for historians of science but for anyone interested in early modern history and the ways in which the religious and scientific thought of the late 17th century contributed to the Enlightenment. The substantial appendices taken from Newton's theological manuscripts are an added feature of this excellent book.' The Jewish Quarterly Review, XCI:3-4 (2001)

Innehållsförteckning

1. Introduction.- 2. The Background of Newton’s Jewish Studies.- 3. Judaism in Newton’s History of Early Religion.- 4. Judaism in Newton’s Study of Scriptural Prophecy.- 5. The Temple of Jerusalem in Newton’s Thought.- 6. Judaism in Newton’s Church History.- 7. Kabbalah and the Corruption of the Primitive Church.- Conclusion.- Appendices.