Born in Scotland
Born in Scotland into a culture dominated by Presbyterian orthodoxy, where Quaker preaching would face particularly fierce opposition.
1634–1694 · Scotland
Patrick Livingston
Scottish Friend and doctrinal writer
“Let the truth itself speak and be its own evidence.” — Patrick Livingston
Life & Ministry
Convinced of Truth
Convinced of Quaker principles and joined the Society of Friends, becoming one of the small but committed community of Scottish Quakers.
Doctrinal Writing
Produced a series of doctrinal tracts defending Quaker theology against Presbyterian and other critics in Scotland, contributing to the intellectual defense of the movement.
Ministry in Scotland
Traveled among the scattered Scottish Quaker meetings, encouraging Friends and strengthening their witness in a hostile religious environment.
Death
Died in 1694, leaving behind a modest but useful collection of doctrinal writings that preserve the Scottish Quaker voice.
Available Works
Doctrinal Tracts
ProposedA small but useful body of tracts defending Quaker theology in the Scottish context.