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Illustration from a 1583 edition of foxes book of martyrs, showing papists torturing protestants, in this case by being torn apart by trees. Interesting as fiction, because it is written with both passion and tenderness, it tells the dramatic story of some of the most thrilling periods in christian history. Foxes book of martyrs, once a book revered as second only to the bible, has of late lost a presence on christians bookshelves and hearts thereof. Download this classic christian work, foxes book of martyrs. Woodcut photos from john foxes 1596 book of martyrs. Foxes book of martyrs is the ultimate documentary of 1,500 years of mans inhumanity to man all in the name of god. Foxe gives an account of many of the lords martyrs, primarily those during the time of the protestant reformation, revealing their godly lives and noble sacrifice. Full text of the book of the popes liber pontificalis. The book was highly influential in those countries and. The most complex and bestillustrated english book of its time, it recounted in detail the experiences of hundreds of people who were burned alive for their religious beliefs. Foxes book of martyrs and early modern print culture by.

If you wish to cite a particular text of the book of martyrs within the unabridged acts and monuments online, the acknowledgement should read e. King offers the most comprehensive investigation yet of the compilation, printing, publication, illustration, and reception of the book of martyrs. Book of martyrs, or, a history of the lives, sufferings, and triumphant deaths of the primitive as well as protestant martyrs. Foxes level of scholarship and accuracy is without equal, and his woodcut illustrations make no use of censorship in their detail. John foxes survey of christian martyrs throughout history laid strong emphasis on those who had died for their faith during the reign of queen mary 155358. Laverock and apprice brought to execution in a cart. Full text of the book of the popes liber pontificalis see other formats. The actes and monuments, popularly known as foxes book of martyrs, is a work of protestant history and martyrology by protestant english historian john foxe, first published in 1563 by john day. The monument of the martyrs in algiers, algeria, africa bonfire guy fawkes night roll of martyrs burnt to death november 5 lewes sussex uk historical parade costume fireman uniform. Foxes book of martyrs by john foxe introduction edited by william byron forbush this is a book that will never dieone of the great english classics.