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.
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Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
Others Died for What We Take for Granted!:
Foxe has written an excellent book detailing the sacrifices (often with their lives) followers of Jesus Christ have paid. While Foxe mentions well-known sufferers and martyrs in Christian circles such as the Apostles, Wycliffe, Luther, Latimer, and others, he also mentions less well-known figures. While some names are less known, their sacrifices were just as real and have not been forgotten. Read and be challenged to not take for granted the freedom to be a Christian! Today, fellow Christians are... more info
This is a GOOD BOOK!:
This is a really amazing book. Everyone should read it, Jr. High and up. This book causes you to ask yourself, "is my faith in Christ so strong that I would be willing to die for it?" "Is Biblical Christianity so important to me that I would rather be tortured for my belief and teaching rather than give it up?" My parents read me this book when I was a kid, and now I've read it again. It has definitely strengthened my faith, and encouraged me not to be ashamed, but to be strong for Jesus. This is not at all... more info
Thank you, Mr. Foxe:
Long live the Reformation! Thank you, Mr. Foxe.
Interesting Listening:
Not exactly for the weak constitution, the audio version of Foxe is quite good. It is obviously trimmed back from the written version, but still contains the mainstream content (all of the most important martyrs are present). Foxe, a significant figure in the Protestant Reformation, was an eye witness to many Christians being killed for their faith (both Protestant and Catholic). This persecution lead him to delve into other persecutions throughout the Church's history with the result being this book. The... more info
