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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC05508.223 |
| From Archive Folder | Collection of documents relating to religion and spirituality |
| Title | John Ruskin to Frederick J. Furnivall regarding the latter's comments on Ruskin's pamphlet |
| Date | 17 March 1851 |
| Author | Ruskin, John (1891-1900) |
| Recipient | Furnivall, Frederick J. |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | A response to Furnivall's comments on Ruskin's pamphlet, "Notes on the Construction of Sheepfolds." Ruskin comments on who should and should not be turned out of the Church and on the relationship between Church and State. Ruskin does not entertain Furnivall's many questions concerning the Authority of Scripture, stating: "If the Bible does not speak plain English enough to define the articles of saving faith – burn it, and write another – but don't talk of Interpreting it." |
| Subjects | Religion Literature and Language Arts |
| People | Ruskin, John (1891-1900) Furnivall, Frederick J. (1825-1910) |
| Theme | Religion; Arts & Literature |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Additional Information | Notes: The date of the letter is taken from the collateral material discussing the significance of and value of the document. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |