This book deals with Newton's understanding of the original divine design hidden in the mathematical laws of nature and delivered to humanity by messengers, such as Noah, Moses and Christ. It is the first scholarly work to point out that for Newton the three laws of motion, the Principia and the two central Biblical Commandments (worshipping and loving God alone and loving thy neighbor) touch upon the practical applications of God's original design.

Klappentext

This book deals with Newton's understanding of the original divine design hidden in the mathematical laws of nature and delivered to humanity by messengers, such as Noah, Moses and Christ. It is the first scholarly work to point out that for Newton the three laws of motion, the Principia and the two central Biblical Commandments (worshipping and loving God alone and loving thy neighbor) touch upon the practical applications of God's original design.

Inhalt

Preface. 1. The Search for Truth. 2. The Mathematical Principles of God's Design. 3. Newton's Methods of Fluxions. 4. Leibniz's Calculus. 5. Newton's and Leibniz's Notions of Space and Time. 6. God's Absolute Perspective According to Newton. 7. God's Infinite Perspective According to Leibniz. 8. The Sacrificial Fire and Alchemy. 9. The Tabernacle and the Two Jewish Temples. 10. Finale: Why does God Hide the Heavenly Music. Bibliography. Index.