The Metaphysical World of Isaac Newton: Alchemy, Prophecy, and the Search for Lost Knowledge

Great read

Interesting

The world is going to end in 2060. Such is the unusual prediction made by the father of science, Isaac Newton. Although he is best known for his pioneering work creating a mathematically intelligent science of physics (in his Principia Mathematica), what's little known is that he was working on a comparable volume related to metaphysics.n When he was able to show that physical life followed certain laws of physics, he believed he had also proven the existence of God. His work in metaphysics was to spell out divine reality. We learn all this incredible news about someone we thought we knew from John Chambers, in this new book, The Metaphysical World of Isaac Newton: Alchemy, Prophecy, and the Search for Lost Knowledge. Regarding John Chambers (1939-2017), he had a Master of Arts in English degree from the University of Toronto and spent three years at the University of Paris. He was the author of Victor Hugo’s Conversations with the Spirit World, The Secret Life of Genius, and The Metaphysical World of Isaac Newton. He wrote for Atlantis Rising magazine and contributed essays to Forbidden Religion: Suppressed Heresies of the West. His book on Newton fits his pattern of bringing to us otherwise unknown histories.  Newton wrote a lot about metaphysics, but had to keep it a secret, or else face ex-communication as a heretic. The material that Chambers discusses was unknown for a long time and just recently came to light. As the title suggests, his secret writings covered a lot of territory. Religion and science seem so opposed in today's world. It may come as a surprise to realize that long ago, the folks who founded the practice of science felt they were on a spiritual mission to describe God's creation. According to Chambers' reading of the material, Newton's quest was to uncover the original religion, one that he felt existed before the Flood, a religion that incorporated science.  Among the various topics in the book, suggested by the title, is an examination of the book of Revelations in the Bible. It is in this work that Newton comes up with the date 2060. It is a part of his work entitled, "History of the Corruption of the Soul of Man." Newton was developing his own history, and interpreted passages in Revelations as referring to the actions of the Catholic church itself. As part of this story is the prediction, first mentioned in 2 Peter 3:10, of a "flood of fire," which might relate, Chamers notes, to today's fact of climate change. If you have encountered more traditional interpretations of Revelations, the Chambers-Newton re-interpretation of it makes for interesting reading. The author leaves you wondering... maybe?

In short: Isaac Newton had a troubled childhood. He grew to be a brilliant scholar, scientist and bureaucrat. Most of the time was alone with his studies and writings. He had few friends (the author speculates he was gay). Secretly, he became a heretic (Arian) and follower of the teachings of A. Arius. After dedicating his intellect to deciphering arcane apocalyptic early Christian texts, he determined that the world would end in 2060.The Author concludes that climate change caused by American capitalism will be the cause of the Earth's demise and the Koch brothers are "...the Antichrist."Panic before it's too late!The end.

Fascinating view of Newton's other secret work. I especially enjoyed reading about his challenging views of the doctrines of the early Christian Church and the violent infighting over what would be included in the Bible and the provenance of certain legends like Noah's Ark. Newton's ideas about the origins of the planet and our historical timeline get pretty wild. It was sometimes surprising to discover his beliefs about alchemy and his relationships with peers. This book is a great read for anyone interested in the history of science and religion.

It was fascinating to read about Isaac Newton's predictions, and to realize that several of them have already come to pass. Looming ahead is the 2060 apocalypse! Newton's views about the New Testament are quite interesting as well. I loved the book, and recommend it highly.

Chambers established himself as a presidential critic so early in the book it made me sick enough to delete it. If your looking for reinforcement of your hatred of our president, you will enjoy the read. Not what I was looking for. I give it zero stars.

I would actually give this book 4 stars, very interesting. only gave it 1 to make sure people know the other 1 star comment.. wrong John chambers, the author is a different John chambers who passed away in 2017.

Without the Trump Derangement Syndrome and trying to shoe-horn connections between Nostradamus and the Koch Brothers, it would have been fascinating.Instead it was an unreadable dumpster fire of hyperventilating CNN hot-takes.

Such an amazing man. We owe a lot to people who have such thoughts.

I am yet to complete reading it.

Recipient really enjoyed it.