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The Battle of the Rubric, 1866. Artist: John Tenniel
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The Battle of the Rubric, 1866. Artist: John Tenniel
The Battle of the Rubric, 1866. The Archbishop of Canterbury says My Friends! My Friends! You ll Destroy that good old Book of Prayer between You. The Archbishop of Canterbury fears the Book of Common Prayer might be destroyed. Ritualism, the return of the Church of England to medieval tradition, became increasingly prevalent during the 1850s and 1860s. This battle of the use of the liturgy caused a split between the high and low clergy of the Church of England. From Punch, or the London Charivari, February 24, 1866.The Archbishop of Canterbury remonstrates with opposing members of the Church. The one on the left represents the High Church, and the one on the right represents the Low Church
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The Battle of the Rubric, 1866
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is a captivating print that captures a pivotal moment in the history of the Church of England. Created by renowned artist John Tenniel, this engraving depicts an intense confrontation between opposing members of the Church, with the Archbishop of Canterbury at its center. In this scene, we witness the Archbishop desperately trying to prevent the destruction of the cherished Book of Common Prayer. With fear etched on his face and arms outstretched in remonstration, he implores his fellow clergy not to abandon this sacred text. The tension is palpable as two figures representing High Church and Low Church stand on either side, their differing beliefs causing a deep divide within their religious community. During the mid-19th century, ritualism gained popularity within the Church of England as it sought to revive medieval traditions. This revival sparked heated debates over liturgy usage and ultimately led to a split between high-ranking and lower-ranking clergymen. Tenniel's artwork serves as a powerful visual representation of these internal conflicts that threatened to tear apart one of Britain's most prominent institutions. Through intricate details and monochrome aesthetics, Tenniel masterfully captures both historical significance and emotional intensity in "The Battle of Rubric". This print stands as a testament to how religion can shape society while reminding us that even within faith communities, differences can lead to profound struggles for unity.
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