'Be of good comfort, Master Ridley, and play the man: we shall this day light such a candle by God's grace in England, as, I trust, shall never be put out.' Hugh Latimer's famous words of consolation to Nicholas Ridley as they are both about to be burnt alive for heresy come from John Foxe's magisterial Acts and Monuments, popularly known as the Book of Martyrs. This vast collection of unforgettable accounts of religious persecution exerted as great an in...

Foxe's Book of Martyrsby John Foxe"The Book of Martyrs, by John Foxe (first published by John Day in 1563, with many subsequent editions, also by Day), is an apocalyptically oriented English Protestant account of the persecutions of Protestants, mainly in England, and other groups from former centuries who were seen by Foxe and others of his contemporaries, such as John Bale, to be forerunners of the Protestant Reformation through whom the lineage of the church of England co...

The Book of Martyrs, by John Foxe, is an apocalyptically-oriented, English Protestant account of the persecutions of Protestants, mainly in England, many of whom had died for their beliefs within the decade immediately preceding its first publication. It was first published by John Day, in 1563. Lavishly produced and illustrated with many woodcuts, when issued it was the largest publishing project undertaken in Britain up to that time. Commonly known as, "Foxe's Book of Martyrs", the work'...

This book combines three classic Christian manuscripts into the one book. The editor carefully selected these four classics. This bundle contains new commentary and illustrations. It goes without saying, that while the true remnants of believers will always remain, people like these authors write books that stand the test of time. Far too often as Christian authors, we can fall into the temptation of becoming crowd-pleasers as opposed to God pleasers.These authors all have something in com...

This work is strictly what its title page imports, a COMPILATION. Fox’s “Book of Martyrs” has been made the basis of this volume. Liberty, however, has been taken to abridge wherever it was thought necessary;—to alter the antiquated form of the phraseology; to introduce additional information; and to correct any inaccuracy respecting matters of fact, which had escaped the author of the original work, or which has been found erroneous by the investigation of modern research. The object of t...

History of the Lives, Sufferings, and Triumphant Deaths of the Primitive Protestant Martyrs.The object of this work, is to give a brief history of persecution since the first introduction of christianity, till the present time. In doing this, we have commenced with the martyrdom of Stephen, and following the course of events, have brought the History of persecution down to the year 1830. In all ages, we find that a disposition to persecute for opinion's sake, has been manifested by...

"It will not be inappropriate to devote a few pages of this work to a brief detail of the lives of some of those men who first stepped forward to stem the time of papal corruption, and to seal the pure doctrines of the Gospel with their blood."The Book of Martyrs is a celebrated work of church history and martyrology. It continues today as the only Protestant text which sought to document the lives of notable martyrs "from the year of our Lord 1000 unto the time n...

This work is strictly what its title page imports, a compilation. Fox's "Book of Martyrs" has been made the basis of this volume. Liberty, however, has been taken to abridge wherever it was thought necessary;—to alter the antiquated form of the phraseology; to introduce additional information; and to correct any inaccuracy respecting matters of fact, which had escaped the author of the original work, or which has been found erroneous by the investigation of modern research. The object of t...

A Testament of Faith and Courage John Foxe’s Book of Martyrs stands as one of the most significant historical accounts of Christian perseverance and sacrifice. This monumental work chronicles the stories of men and women who faced persecution and martyrdom for their unwavering commitment to their faith, from the early Church to the Reformation era. What You’ll Discover in This Timeless Work Faithful Witnesses: Accounts of early Christian martyrs, including Stephen, the first martyr, and ot...

This historical work is a collection of accounts of Christian martyrs throughout history. Emphasizing the courage and faith of these many tortured Christians, this book has influenced not only its readers, but religious history and Christian sentiment as a whole. While detailing truly horrific and devastating events, these stories have served to encourage and uplift Christians struggling through life and faith since its original publishing in 1563. Foxe’s work chronicles the astounding str...

Published early in the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, of England, only five years after the death of the Roman Catholic Queen Mary, the work is an affirmation of the Protestant Reformation in England during the ongoing period of religious conflict between Catholics and Protestants. Since the English monarchs also asserted control over the Church in England, a change in rulers could change the legal status of religious practices. As a consequence, adherents of one religion risked judicial exec...

"Fox's Book of Martyrs" is a historical work by John Foxe that chronicles the persecution of Christians throughout history, particularly focusing on the English Reformation. The book serves as a powerful testament to the faith and resilience of those who suffered for their beliefs. Foxe meticulously documents the trials, tribulations, and ultimate sacrifices made by martyrs, providing readers with a vivid portrayal of their struggles against oppression. This work not only highlights indivi...