Foxes Book of Martyrs, John Foxe
Foxes Book of Martyrs, John Foxe
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Foxe's Book of Martyrs

Author: John Foxe

Narrator: John Foxe

Unabridged: 17 hr 53 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 07/01/2008


Synopsis

Beginning with the story of Stephen from the book of Acts, considered the first Christian martyr, the drama builds to the passion of the early Church's persecution under the Roman Empire. The hardy and radical faith of those first believers spawned medieval missionary movements that spread the gospel across Europe and into England, Scotland, and Ireland. As the story continues, it places a significant emphasis on the sufferings of the early Protestants during the Reformation. As a vicar in the Church of England, author John Foxe strongly identified with the Protestant sects throughout Europe, and his loyalty to their cause comes through in his descriptions of many early clashes between Catholic and Protestant believers. Listeners are given an opportunity to experience the storytelling that incited several wars between Catholic and Protestant forces. The political and personal passion of the Reformation continues with the stories of the French Protestants during and after the French Revolution.

About John Foxe

John Foxe (1517–1587), the martyrologist, was born in England and was educated at Oxford, where he became a fellow of Magdalen College but resigned his fellowship in 1545, being unwilling to conform to the statutes in religious matters. In 1554 he retired to the Continent and issued at Strasburg his Commentarii, the earliest draft of his Actes and Monuments, now popularly known as Foxe’s Book of Martyrs.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Natalie on April 15, 2017

There is only one word that springs to mind on concluding a book like this-grateful. I am grateful that none of these terrible things have happened to me.....yet. This classic book documents Christian martyrs through the centuries. There are some updated chapters running to the publication in 1997.......more

Goodreads review by William on May 01, 2009

I'm learning what it means to truly stand for what you believe in, and that Christianity will not die no matter what. Many men of power have hated true christianity and all those who followed Jesus Christ and His principles. And they tried in vain to use their power and influence to erase christiani......more

Goodreads review by Shannon on March 29, 2008

Every Christian should read this book.......more

Goodreads review by Michael on March 10, 2011

How can we not continue to serve Him, with so great a cloud of witnesses that have gone before us. We have not resisted unto death, but many hero's of the faith have done so! Jesus Christ is worth it all!!!......more

Goodreads review by Christian on May 01, 2024

I am sad that it took me this long to get to this incredible work. A great sobering and important read for Christians, because it reminds us of where we have come from. A must read.......more