The Bible References of John Ruskin. By Mary and Ellen
Gibbs. (George Allen.)—" To my early knowledge of the Bible," says Ruskin, "I owe the best part of my taste in literature, and the most precious, an d, on the whole, the one essential, part of my education.' That Mr. Ruskin's mind has been fed upon the Bible is evident to all his readers, and not less evident is the influence exercised on his style by the incomparable beauty of our Authorised Version. Great care and taste have been exercised by the compilers of this volume, to which it can hardly be said that justice is done by the title. The subjects, which are arranged alphabetically, not only show the use Mr. Ruskin makes of his Scriptural knowledge, but form also a fine selection of passages from his works. A book so rich in thought and beauty should be welcomed in every household. It need scarcely be added that it is published with Mr. Ruskin's approval.
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