Following Newton: William Whiston and the Fragile Line Between Science and Faith

Join us as we trace William Whiston’s path from Cambridge prodigy to Newton’s successor as Lucasian Professor. We explore his bold blend of mathematics and theology, his millennial prophecies, and his controversial ideas about the Bible and the Trinity. From collaborating with peers and mentoring future scientists to clashing with Newton over editing and prophecy—and ultimately his expulsion from Cambridge—Whiston’s life reveals the volatile crossroads of science, religion, and authority in early 18th‑century Britain.

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