Cornelis Schilt

Broschiertes Buch

Isaac Newton and the Study of Chronology

Prophecy, History, and Method

Beschreibung

Isaac Newton (1642-1727) is best known for his natural philosophical and mathematical works. This volume provides the first analysis of the genesis and evolution of Newtonâ s studies of ancient history and demonstrates how these emerged from that other major scholarly project of his, the interpretation of the apocalyptic prophecies in Scripture.

Autor

Cornelis J. (Kees-Jan) Schilt is a historian of early modern knowledge making based at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel, and an editor with the Oxford-based Newton Project. He was educated at Utrecht, Sussex, and Oxford University, and specializes in the life and writings of Isaac Newton.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Seitenzahl: 310
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Dezember 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm
• Gewicht: 524g
• ISBN-13: 9781041181538
• ISBN-10: 1041181531
• Artikelnr.: 75620459