![]() ![]() But he remained extremely critical of society, clergy and Church people who did not practice the moral teachings of Christ. In later life Ruskin gradually accepted the Christian teachings again, with a renewed respect for the Bible. Fran then on he wrote much social criticism, blaming the clergy and Church for allowing these social evils contrary to Christ's teachings. ![]() In 1860 he wrote Unto This Last which was a severe criticism of 'Political Economy' and the harshness of industrial society. At about this time Ruskin was becoming interested in Greek mythology, discovering in it religious and moral truths that he could not find in contemporary religion and Church life. Rose La Touche, which relationship caused great emotional crises, partly because she, as a pious young lady, would not accept Ruskin with his 'heathenism'. Ruskin's marriage was annulled, but then he fell in love with a girl. Her hair is spread out on the pillow like some latter-day. Both before and after his 'unconversion', he tried unsuccessfully to reconcile his Evangelical upbringing and beliefs with his doubts, depressions and questioning faith. Fri 20.28 EST I n a recently discovered sketch, Rose La Touche, the 24-year-old lover of John Ruskin, lies on her death bed. She was a high-spirited child, yet also deeply religious almost to the point of mania. Ruskin met Rose when she was ten years old, and fell in love with her when she was eleven. In 1858 he had an 'unconversion' experience while in a Turin chapel, becoming convinced that religion and faith could be better found outside a Church. Rose La Touche (1848-1875) was the major love in the life of John Ruskin. Though Ruskin was outwardly a strong Evangelical, in reality he had serious doubts which he kept concealed from the public. Great artists depicted God through their painting of nature, which Ruskin called 'God's second book'. 1 and 2, were about art and its relationship to God and nature. By the time he went to Oxford he was already interested in art, architecture and geology, which studies he continued afterwards. Roses most audacious performance yet, with a very special treat at the end.accompanied by the smooth tones of Nat King Cole, and an audience screaming. John Ruskin (1819-1900) was brought up by wealthy Evangelical parents.
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