Robert was a Scottish Quaker and was one of the most eminent writers belonging to the Religious Society of Friends (RSF) and a a member of the Clan Barclay.
He was born at Gordonstoun in Moray, Scotland. He finished his education at the Scots College in Paris where his uncle was rector.
In 1667 he followed his father and joined the recently formed RSF.
In 1670 he married Christian Mollison, a fellow quaker, and they had 7 children.
Soon afterwards he began to write in defence of the movement.*** Truth cleared of Calumnies (1670), a Catechism and Confession of Faith (1673) and Theses Theologiae (1676) ***
His greatest work wasAn Apology for the True Christian Divinity (1676)originally published in Latin in Amsterdam, translated to English in 1678. It is claimed to be one of the most impressive theological writings of the century. (See '*Works 1670-1682 for full list)
He was an ardent theological student who maintained* that all people can be illuminated by the Inward light of Christ…
He was a strong supporter of George Fox in the controversies that beset the Quakers in the 1670s.
Robert died aged just 41
His descendants include David Barclay, his great grand son, who became one of the founders of Barclays Bank.
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