An Being an explanation and vindication of the principles and doctrines of the people called Quakers Barclay, Robert 1648-1690 creator text utu 2018 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "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 earnest plea 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.) Release date is 2018-02-02 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.) Original publication data not identified Society of Friends -- Doctrines -- Early works to 1800 Society of Friends -- Apologetic works Society of Friends -- Early works to 1800 BX Original publication data not identified 32003226 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56487 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56487 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134313.0 56487