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John Foxe (1516-1587) es reconocido como uno de los m?s importantes historiadores cristianos. Exilado por las persecuciones habidas en Inglaterra durante el reinado de Mar?a la Sanguinaria, a su regreso, despu?s de la muerte de la reina, public? su famoso Libro de los m?rtires,... Read Full Overview

John Foxe (1516/17- 18 April 1587) was an English historian and martyrologist, the author of Actes and Monuments (popularly known as Foxe's Book of Martyrs), an account of Christian martyrs throughout Western history but emphasizing the sufferings of English Protestants and proto-Protestants... Read Full Overview

Christian classic telling the stories of men and women who were martyred for their faith.

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Christian classic telling the stories of men and women who were martyred for their faith.

Foxe's Book of Martyrs is a historical account of Christian martyrs throughout the centuries, written by John Foxe and originally published in 1563. This 1911 edition includes updated language and additional information. The book chronicles the persecution of Christians from... Read Full Overview

An updated and modernized edition of the unparalleled classic with resurgent relevance for the twenty-first century

Foxe's Book of Martyrs is one of the most influential and well-known books in history, as well as one of the top-sellers of the past, right up... Read Full Overview

For centuries Christians have been brought up on the works of John Foxe, which, outside of the Bible itself, have been among the most widely read documents in history. Foxe's Martyrs has inspired millions to live lives of commitment in the face of persecution.

"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... Read Full Overview

"Sire - I have received an order, under your majesty's seal, to put to death all the protestants in my province. I have too much respect for your majesty, not to believe the letter a forgery; but if (which God forbid) the order should be genuine, I have too much respect for your... Read Full Overview

The Actes and Monuments, popularly known as Foxe's Book of Martyrs, is a work of Protestant history and martyrology by John Foxe, first published in English in 1563 by John Day.