Ruskin, John to Frederick J. Furnivall
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05508.223 Author/Creator: Ruskin, John Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 17 March 1851 Pagination: 3 p. + docket + clipping 18.1 x 11.2 cm Order a Copy
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."
Notes: The date of the letter is taken from the collateral material discussing the significance of and value of the document.
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