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SIR ISAAC NEWTON ON THE BIBLE

In the absence of any other proof, the thumb alone would convince me of God’s existence. We account the Scriptures of God to be the most sublime philosophy. I find more sure marks of authenticity in the Bible than in any profane history whatsoever."

-- Sir Isaac Newton, an English physicist, mathematician, astronomer, alchemist, inventor and natural philosopher who is regarded by many as the most influential scientist in history, and is best known for discovering the Laws of Gravity. 1643 - 1727

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