William Whiston

Portrait by [[Sarah Hoadly]], {{circa}} 1720 William Whiston (9 December 166722 August 1752) was an English theologian, historian, natural philosopher, and mathematician, a leading figure in the popularisation of the ideas of Isaac Newton. He is now probably best known for helping to instigate the Longitude Act in 1714 (and his attempts to win the rewards that it promised) and his important translations of the ''Antiquities of the Jews'' and other works by Josephus (which are still in print). He was a prominent exponent of Arianism and wrote ''A New Theory of the Earth''.

Whiston succeeded his mentor Newton as Lucasian Professor of Mathematics at the University of Cambridge. In 1710 he lost the professorship and was expelled from the university as a result of his unorthodox religious views. Whiston rejected the notion of eternal torment in hellfire, which he viewed as absurd, cruel, and an insult to God. What especially pitted him against church authorities was his denial of the doctrine of the Trinity, which he believed had pagan origins. Provided by Wikipedia
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    A vindication of the new theory of the earth from the exceptions of Mr. Keill and others. : With an historical preface of the occasions of the discoveries therein contain'd: and some corrections and additions.

    A vindication of the new theory of the earth from the exceptions of Mr. Keill and others. : With an historical preface of the occasions of the discoveries therein contain'd: and so... by Whiston, William, 1667-1752

    Published 1698
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    Reasons for a bill proposing a reward for the discovery of the longitude..

    Reasons for a bill proposing a reward for the discovery of the longitude.. by Whiston, William, 1667-1752

    Published 1714
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    A new theory of the earth, from its original to the consummation of all things : wherein the creation of the world in six days, the universal deluge, and the general conflagration, as laid down in the Holy Scriptures, are shewn to be perfectly agreeable to reason and philosophy : with a large introductory discourse concerning the genuine nature, stile, and extent of the Mosaick history of the creation /

    A new theory of the earth, from its original to the consummation of all things : wherein the creation of the world in six days, the universal deluge, and the general conflagration,... by Whiston, William, 1667-1752

    Published 1696
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    A vindication of the new theory of the earth from the exceptions of Mr. Keill and others : with an historical preface of the occasions of the discoveries therein contain'd, and some corrections and additions.

    A vindication of the new theory of the earth from the exceptions of Mr. Keill and others : with an historical preface of the occasions of the discoveries therein contain'd, and som... by Whiston, William, 1667-1752

    Published 1698
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    A second defence of the New theory of the earth from the exceptions of Mr. John Keill. By William Whiston, M.A. vicar of Lowestoft, Suffolk; and chaplain to the Right Reverend Father in God, John Lord Bishop of Norwich

    A second defence of the New theory of the earth from the exceptions of Mr. John Keill. By William Whiston, M.A. vicar of Lowestoft, Suffolk; and chaplain to the Right Reverend Fath... by Whiston, William, 1667-1752

    Published 1700
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    The life and works of Flavius Josephus, the learned and authentic Jewish historian and celebrated warrior,

    The life and works of Flavius Josephus, the learned and authentic Jewish historian and celebrated warrior, by Josephus, Flavius

    Published 1957
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    The works of Flavius Josephus : the learned and authentic Jewish historian, and celebrated warrior, containing twenty books of the Jewish antiquities, seven books of the Jewish war, and the life of Josephus, written by himself. Translated from the original Greek, according to Havercamp's accurate edition. Together with explanatory notes and observations. Embellished with elegant engravings /

    The works of Flavius Josephus : the learned and authentic Jewish historian, and celebrated warrior, containing twenty books of the Jewish antiquities, seven books of the Jewish war... by Josephus, Flavius

    Published 1833
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    The life of Flavius Josephus /

    The life of Flavius Josephus / by Josephus, Flavius

    Published 2008
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    The work claiming to be the constitutions of the holy apostles, including the canons /

    The work claiming to be the constitutions of the holy apostles, including the canons / by Krabbe, Otto, 1805-1873

    Published 1848
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    The genuine works of Flavius Josephus. /

    The genuine works of Flavius Josephus. / by Josephus, Flavius

    Published 1794
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    The second Jewish Commonwealth; from the Maccabaean Rebellion to the outbreak of the Judaeo-Roman War.

    The second Jewish Commonwealth; from the Maccabaean Rebellion to the outbreak of the Judaeo-Roman War. by Josephus, Flavius

    Published 1971
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