Attempts to Identify the Theology of Isaac Newton: A Critical Analysis
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Arianism, Judaism, Maimonides, Newton, Socinianism, Trinitarian theologyAbstract
The problem of identification of Newton’s theology emerged during the life of Newton himself. Previous centuries brought to life a few versions of what Newton’s theological identity was: Arian, Socinian. Puritan, Anglican, or Maimonidean-like. This article provides a critical analysis of those versions. The author concludes that none of them can be fully attributed to Newton’s theology. Newton’s views can be reduced neither to any Christian confession nor to Judaism.
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