Discovery Projects - Grant ID: DP0878706

Funding Activity

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http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/Web/Grant/Grant/DP0878706

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Isaac Newton's Temple of Solomon and his analysis of sacred architecture: An interpretation and discussion of Babson Manuscript 0434. Babson Manuscript is an important Newtonian manuscript that contains significant cross disciplinary ideas. It requires a multi-disciplinary understanding and skills for its detailed evaluation. Interpretation and analysis of this significant Newtonian manuscript will advance Newtonian scholarship and will be a valuable resource for researchers of architectural history. This project has both academic and public outcomes. Recently there has been an increased interest in what is commonly perceived as 'ancient wisdom.' Solomon's Temple is one of the most revered ancient symbols. This project will make the history and ideas of this symbol more accessible to the public

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-02-2008

End Date: 31-01-2011

Funding Scheme: Discovery Projects

Funding Amount: $242,576.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Architecture | Architecture | History Of Philosophy And History Of Ideas |

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Other

Other Keywords

Architecture | History Of Philosophy And History Of Ideas | Other | Understanding the Pasts of Other Societies

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