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Foxes Book of Martyrs Vol 2, A History of the Lives

Foxes Book of Martyrs Vol 2, A History of the Lives

By: William Byron Forbush John Foxe
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 John Foxes Book of Martyrs is a monumental English Protestant account of the relentless persecutions endured by Protestants, many of whom sacrificed their lives for their faith. First published in 1563, this work is regarded as Britains largest publishing project of the time. This edition, significantly abridged from Foxes original, offers a riveting exploration into the reign of Queen Mary, during which ordinary Protestant Christians were publicly executed. Foxe presents the Church of England as the continuation of the authentic and faithful ancient church, not a new sect. The narrative unfolds the history of early Christian martyrs, the Inquisition, Wycliffe, and the Marian Persecutions. Recognized as a primary testament to the sufferings of devout Christian individuals at the hands of the anti-Protestant Roman Catholic authorities, this work is often viewed by Roman Catholics as a highly biased portrayal of the era, with Foxes accounts of the martyrdoms under Mary overlooking the intertwined political and religious aspects. Despite its inaccuracies, Foxes work remains a historical record of a tumultuous period in religious history.Copyright Biographies and Memoirs
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  • 23 - Foxes Book of Martyrs Vol 2 by William Byron Forbush, John Foxe

    23 - Foxes Book of Martyrs Vol 2 by William Byron Forbush, John Foxe
    Jul 27 2025
    John Foxes Book of Martyrs is a monumental English Protestant account of the relentless persecutions endured by Protestants, many of whom sacrificed their lives for their faith. First published in 1563, this work is regarded as Britains largest publishing project of the time. This edition, significantly abridged from Foxes original, offers a riveting exploration into the reign of Queen Mary, during which ordinary Protestant Christians were publicly executed. Foxe presents the Church of England as the continuation of the authentic and faithful ancient church, not a new sect. The narrative unfolds the history of early Christian martyrs, the Inquisition, Wycliffe, and the Marian Persecutions. Recognized as a primary testament to the sufferings of devout Christian individuals at the hands of the anti-Protestant Roman Catholic authorities, this work is often viewed by Roman Catholics as a highly biased portrayal of the era, with Foxes accounts of the martyrdoms under Mary overlooking the intertwined political and religious aspects. Despite its inaccuracies, Foxes work remains a historical record of a tumultuous period in religious history.
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    23 mins
  • 22 - Foxes Book of Martyrs Vol 2 by William Byron Forbush, John Foxe

    22 - Foxes Book of Martyrs Vol 2 by William Byron Forbush, John Foxe
    Jul 27 2025
    John Foxes Book of Martyrs is a monumental English Protestant account of the relentless persecutions endured by Protestants, many of whom sacrificed their lives for their faith. First published in 1563, this work is regarded as Britains largest publishing project of the time. This edition, significantly abridged from Foxes original, offers a riveting exploration into the reign of Queen Mary, during which ordinary Protestant Christians were publicly executed. Foxe presents the Church of England as the continuation of the authentic and faithful ancient church, not a new sect. The narrative unfolds the history of early Christian martyrs, the Inquisition, Wycliffe, and the Marian Persecutions. Recognized as a primary testament to the sufferings of devout Christian individuals at the hands of the anti-Protestant Roman Catholic authorities, this work is often viewed by Roman Catholics as a highly biased portrayal of the era, with Foxes accounts of the martyrdoms under Mary overlooking the intertwined political and religious aspects. Despite its inaccuracies, Foxes work remains a historical record of a tumultuous period in religious history.
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    22 mins
  • 21 - Foxes Book of Martyrs Vol 2 by William Byron Forbush, John Foxe

    21 - Foxes Book of Martyrs Vol 2 by William Byron Forbush, John Foxe
    Jul 27 2025
    John Foxes Book of Martyrs is a monumental English Protestant account of the relentless persecutions endured by Protestants, many of whom sacrificed their lives for their faith. First published in 1563, this work is regarded as Britains largest publishing project of the time. This edition, significantly abridged from Foxes original, offers a riveting exploration into the reign of Queen Mary, during which ordinary Protestant Christians were publicly executed. Foxe presents the Church of England as the continuation of the authentic and faithful ancient church, not a new sect. The narrative unfolds the history of early Christian martyrs, the Inquisition, Wycliffe, and the Marian Persecutions. Recognized as a primary testament to the sufferings of devout Christian individuals at the hands of the anti-Protestant Roman Catholic authorities, this work is often viewed by Roman Catholics as a highly biased portrayal of the era, with Foxes accounts of the martyrdoms under Mary overlooking the intertwined political and religious aspects. Despite its inaccuracies, Foxes work remains a historical record of a tumultuous period in religious history.
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    21 mins
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