Eschaton

In this episode we will examine the theological writings and predictions of Sir Isaac Newton... yes, that Isaac Newton! While he is best known as one of the world's foremost scientists and the man who established the Law of Universal Gravitation, Newton was also a spiritualist and religous thinker who wrote thousands of pages on subjects like alchemy and biblical prophecy. Today we will discuss a specific prediction that has been credited to Sir Isaac Newton and has grown in popularity in recent years. This is the claim that the world will end in the year 2060. What is so significant about this year and why did Newton write about it? Tune in to this episode of Eschaton to find out!   Recommended Reading: "Observations Upon the Prophecies of Daniel: and the Apocalypse of St. John (End of Days)", by Sir Isaac Newton.   Music: "Judas Goat" by Filastine (via http://freemusicarchive.com)