'Much the most important of the newer critical studies.' Clive Wilmer, The Times Literary Supplement 'A timely reminder of a Ruskin who has been to some degree neglected.' J R Watson, Expository Times 'Wheeler's thorough knowledge of Victorian theology lends authority to Ruskin's God, not only as a comprehensive treatment of Ruskin's religious thought, but also as a resource for further scholarship on Victorian literature and religion. ' David Hanson, Modern Philology 'A learned, heavily footnoted monograph that probes Ruskin's developing attitudes towards religion and myth. ' Asa Briggs, The Times Higher Education Supplement 'A scholarly tour de force.' Peter Stiles, Christianity and Literature