An Apology for the True Christian Divinity by Robert Barclay
"An Apology for the True Christian Divinity" by Robert Barclay is a religious treatise written in the late 17th century. The work serves as a defense of the core principles and doctrines of the Quaker faith. Through a series of theological propositions, Barclay seeks to clarify misconceptions and promote a deeper understanding of the faith he advocates. At the start of this treatise, Barclay addresses King Charles II and presents an earnestplea for recognition of the Quakers' sincerity and pacifistic beliefs in the face of historical persecution. He emphasizes that true knowledge of God comes through immediate revelation, accessible to all individuals rather than through ecclesiastical authority or extensive formal education. The opening section sets the tone for the rest of the work, wherein Barclay intends to articulate his defense of Quaker principles and the necessity of experiencing divine guidance directly, establishing a foundational argument for the spiritual enlightenment that characterizes Quaker belief. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Barclay, Robert, 1648-1690 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 32003226 |
| Title | An Apology for the True Christian Divinity Being an explanation and vindication of the principles and doctrines of the people called Quakers |
| Note | Reading ease score: 55.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Emmanuel Ackerman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library, Google and the University of Michigan Library.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BX: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Churches, Church movements |
| Subject | Society of Friends -- Doctrines -- Early works to 1800 |
| Subject | Society of Friends -- Apologetic works |
| Subject | Society of Friends -- Early works to 1800 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 56487 |
| Release Date | Feb 2, 2018 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 198 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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