proficiency exams, the name ‘Cambridge’ frequently popped up in his textbooks and papers, and even when he was researching topics on theology and the history of the Mideast, he frequently came across the name of the prestigious university. It was always in Hast’s plans to visit the city someday and today was a great chance for him to kill two birds with one stone.
Hast and Mark were walking back along the King’s Parade where the historical buildings of the university could be seen along both sides, the distinct medieval architecture was evident and it was beautifully preserved. On the right side there was the marvelous building of King’s Chapel, with its splendid large stained glass windows and its perpendicular Gothic architecture.
After a half hour of strolling and exploring, they came across some nicely situated pubs and restaurants across the river. Some people were resting by the tables and on the chairs set outside. Mark was pointing to the buildings and bridges across the river describing their names and their historical importance to Hast.
“You seem to know a lot about Cambridge! Have you lived here?” Hast asked.
“No, but before working for Interpol, I studied politics at Oxford and I used to visit Cambridge frequently with my friends,” Mark said. “Oxford is only a two hour drive from here.”
Hast looked to the other side of the river and saw a small wooden bridge across it. Some people were punting beneath it and some were taking pictures on the bridge. “Is this another important landmark?” Hast asked.
“Yes, it’s called the ‘Mathematical Bridge’. It connects the old and the new site of Queens’ College,” Mark answered.
“And why is it called the Mathematical Bridge?” Hast asked.
“According to the legend, Sir Isaac Newton himself designed and built the bridge without nuts and bolts. Later, some scholars after him deconstructed the bridge to find out how Newton did it, but they couldn’t put it back again without nuts and bolts!” Mark said.
“That is interesting!” Hast said. “I have read some articles about Newton, and he was a great theologian.”
“Really?” Mark was surprised.
“Yes, I’ve read that he was deeply religious and he wrote about theology more than he wrote about physics.”
“I didn’t know that,” Mark said. “My ex-partner did her thesis on Newton’s life but she never told me about this side of Newton.”
Hast tried to remember the article he read online about Newton and how he came across it. Suddenly he remembered that he had come across the article when he was looking for the prophecies and predictions about Judgement Day. “Oh God! I just remembered that Newton had predicted the date of the Judgement Day from his own calculations,” Hast said.
“Interesting, do you remember his predicted date?” Mark asked.
“Not really, but I seem to recall it was two thousand something, but I can’t remember exactly,” he answered.
“Was it 2012? I remember reading that there was hype and even a blockbuster movie a few decades ago predicting that 2012 would be Doomsday,” Mark suggested.
“No, I’m sure that 2012’s prediction was not based on Newton’s predictions. It was based on the Maya calendar’s end date,” Hast said.
“Ok, let me call my ex-partner. She lives in Cambridge and we are still good friends. She might know about Newton’s predictions,” Mark said. Mark took out his mobile, called a number then after few minutes, after talking over the phone, he turned back to Hast.
“We are in luck. She is now at Trinity College and is free to meet us,” he said. “You can ask her any question about Newton’s life and his prophecies. She’s very knowledgeable.”
“Is Trinity College far away from here?” he asked.
“No, we just passed it half an hour ago,” Mark answered.
They both began to walk back toward King’s Parade in quick paces to meet with Mark’s ex-partner, Kate
Hast and Mark were walking back along the King’s Parade where the historical buildings of the university could be seen along both sides, the distinct medieval architecture was evident and it was beautifully preserved. On the right side there was the marvelous building of King’s Chapel, with its splendid large stained glass windows and its perpendicular Gothic architecture.
After a half hour of strolling and exploring, they came across some nicely situated pubs and restaurants across the river. Some people were resting by the tables and on the chairs set outside. Mark was pointing to the buildings and bridges across the river describing their names and their historical importance to Hast.
“You seem to know a lot about Cambridge! Have you lived here?” Hast asked.
“No, but before working for Interpol, I studied politics at Oxford and I used to visit Cambridge frequently with my friends,” Mark said. “Oxford is only a two hour drive from here.”
Hast looked to the other side of the river and saw a small wooden bridge across it. Some people were punting beneath it and some were taking pictures on the bridge. “Is this another important landmark?” Hast asked.
“Yes, it’s called the ‘Mathematical Bridge’. It connects the old and the new site of Queens’ College,” Mark answered.
“And why is it called the Mathematical Bridge?” Hast asked.
“According to the legend, Sir Isaac Newton himself designed and built the bridge without nuts and bolts. Later, some scholars after him deconstructed the bridge to find out how Newton did it, but they couldn’t put it back again without nuts and bolts!” Mark said.
“That is interesting!” Hast said. “I have read some articles about Newton, and he was a great theologian.”
“Really?” Mark was surprised.
“Yes, I’ve read that he was deeply religious and he wrote about theology more than he wrote about physics.”
“I didn’t know that,” Mark said. “My ex-partner did her thesis on Newton’s life but she never told me about this side of Newton.”
Hast tried to remember the article he read online about Newton and how he came across it. Suddenly he remembered that he had come across the article when he was looking for the prophecies and predictions about Judgement Day. “Oh God! I just remembered that Newton had predicted the date of the Judgement Day from his own calculations,” Hast said.
“Interesting, do you remember his predicted date?” Mark asked.
“Not really, but I seem to recall it was two thousand something, but I can’t remember exactly,” he answered.
“Was it 2012? I remember reading that there was hype and even a blockbuster movie a few decades ago predicting that 2012 would be Doomsday,” Mark suggested.
“No, I’m sure that 2012’s prediction was not based on Newton’s predictions. It was based on the Maya calendar’s end date,” Hast said.
“Ok, let me call my ex-partner. She lives in Cambridge and we are still good friends. She might know about Newton’s predictions,” Mark said. Mark took out his mobile, called a number then after few minutes, after talking over the phone, he turned back to Hast.
“We are in luck. She is now at Trinity College and is free to meet us,” he said. “You can ask her any question about Newton’s life and his prophecies. She’s very knowledgeable.”
“Is Trinity College far away from here?” he asked.
“No, we just passed it half an hour ago,” Mark answered.
They both began to walk back toward King’s Parade in quick paces to meet with Mark’s ex-partner, Kate
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