An Apology for the True Christian Divinity

An Apology for the True Christian Divinity is a book written by Robert Barclay, a 17th-century Scottish Quaker theologian. The book presents an argument for the Quaker belief system, which emphasizes the direct experience of God and the importance of living a life of simplicity and integrity. Barclay's writing is characterized by a clear and concise style, making the book accessible to readers of all backgrounds. The book is divided into several sections, each of which explores a different aspect of Quaker theology, including the nature of God, the role of scripture, and the importance of spiritual discernment. Throughout the book, Barclay draws on his own experiences as a Quaker and engages with the arguments of other theologians and religious leaders of his time. An Apology for the True Christian Divinity is considered a foundational text of Quakerism and has been influential in shaping the beliefs and practices of the Quaker community.1877. Being an explanation and vindication of the principles and doctrines of the people called Quakers. The author stated he wrote this book not to feed the wisdom and knowledge, or rather, vain pride of the world, but to starve and oppose it. This is a brief, but true, account of the Quaker's principles in some short theological propositions.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.