Interpretation and reception
Observations upon the Prophecies of Daniel, and the Apocalypse of St. John
Isaac Newton
Criticizes using prophecy to foretell times and argues that fulfillment will make prophecy intelligible; the text also expects restoration of truth at the second coming.
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Edition and location
Project Gutenberg #16878, transcribed 1733 edition
Part II, chapter I, paragraph beginning with criticism of interpreters' folly