John Ruskin, Philip Henry Gosse, William Dyce, and the contemplation of time at mid-century.

The article discusses the views of ardent Christians John Ruskin, Philip Henry Gosse, and William Dyce on the conception of time in mid-century Great Britain. Also cited are the publication of the controversial book "The Origin of Species," as well as the works of such historians as Ralph O'Connor, Martin JS Rudwick, Rebecca Bedell, and Jonathan Smith.