Hello alxb0521;
I do receive and respect your thought of critical historic theology instead of liberal theology but personally I am not surprised that I don't know more about William Barclay, along with an overwhelming pool of authors who advocate such kind of theology and thinking, comes in all sorts of flavors. This is why noone can master one school of thought, even the True study of the Bible, Theology, Christology, Liberal, antiChrist, critical historic and so on...however, learning in our lifetime is a precious and an ongoing lifetime endeavor.
While I devote to my daily study of the Bible and cross reference the text teachings of my mentor authors, John MacArthur, Henry and Richard Blackaby, Frank Thielman, H Leon McBeth, etc...there are many who have never heard of these profound authors, who all have had an impact in my personal Christian walk with Christ.
However, much of my study is centered on Christ and less of other author's thoughts of belief. But this is a concern regarding myself. I feel as a Christian we should be kept abreast so we are prepared and equipped and not underestimate the confusion and influence that non-believers can bring into the world.
Since Musicmaster authored this topic on Liberal Theology it has opened my learning, this time on a chap by the name of William Barclay.
On a personal note, alxb0521, you mentioned you reside in Germany with your family. I lived there as a boy from 1965 - 1967 when Dad was stationed at Rhein Main Air Force Base. In June 1966 I was saved in Germany at a Sunday worship service when my Mom did the prayer of acceptance with me. I'll always have fond memories of Germany.
Ok, back to the topic.
God bless you, alxb0521, and your family.