Isaac Newton's Secret Theology: Science, Faith, and the Trinity Controversy

By Dale A Beckman Jr.

Isaac Newton is famous worldwide as the brilliant physicist and mathematician who formulated the laws of motion and universal gravitation. Yet few realize that Newton was also deeply engaged in religious scholarship, privately devoting much of his life to theology. In particular, Newton developed unorthodox views on the Christian doctrine of the Trinity. While publicly conforming to the Church of England, he secretly questioned and argued against the Trinity on biblical, historical, and philosophical grounds. This book explores Newton's life and his theological views in depth, focusing especially on his critiques of the Trinity doctrine. It will examine Newton's arguments - from his meticulous Bible interpretations and textual studies to his analysis of early Church history and rational theology - and place them in the context of 17th-century England's religious climate. We will also compare Newton's theological perspective to modern non-Trinitarian views (Unitarian, Arian, and others) and discuss how Newton is regarded today in both theological discourse and the broader dialogue on science and faith.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0F2ZV58ZM
• ISBN13: 9798316015009
• Release Date: March 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 102 Pages
• Weight: 0.77 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.5" x 11.0"