The Ocean of Truth. The story of Sir Isaac Newton
by Joyce McPherson
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Sir Isaac Newton is one of history's most renownedscientists. He independently developed the mathematicaltechnique known as Calculus, wrote a treatiseon the properties of light and color that is stillconsulted by scientists, and worked out the mathematical details of the law of gravity. What is less well known is the depth of his Christian faith, and the amount of writing, speaking, and research he devoted to defenses of the tenets of Biblical belief.This book makes Newton come alive for show more readers. From the detailed account of the events that led to his conversion, his Christian faith plays a central role in this biography, as it did in his life. show lessTags
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- Canonical title
- The Ocean of Truth. The story of Sir Isaac Newton
- Original publication date
- 1997 (copyright) (copyright)
- People/Characters
- Isaac Newton
- Important places
- England
- Dedication
- Dedicated to my parents, Bill and Phyllis Bryson, who first set me to sail on the Ocean of Truth.
- First words
- It was a warm day after rain.
- Last words
- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)He is famous for his contributions to science, but he cannot be truly understood without the knowledge of the full story: the story of a man of faith.
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