Foxe's Book of Martyrs

Name: Foxe's Book of Martyrs
Brand: ONE Audiobooks
Availability: InStock
Author: John Foxe
ISBN: 9781646891863

Author: John Foxe

Narrator: Graham Geisler

Unabridged: 61 hr 26 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: One Audiobooks

Published: 03/29/2021

Categories: Nonfiction, Religion, Christianity, History, Christian Church, Religious Intolerance, Persecution & Conflict

Synopsis

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 strength, bravery, and determination of multitudes of Christians who chose to fight for their faith amidst atrocious circumstances.

This series, published by ONE audiobooks, seeks to produce Classic Christian titles read by well known and loved audiobook narrators. ONE takes great care to cast these titles with readers who will provide an unmatched listening experience for these important works.

Graham Geisler brings his passion to every performance and is considered to be one of the top audiobook narrators in the industry.

About John Foxe

John Foxe (1517â€“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 Foxeâ€™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