Overview

With over millions of copies in print, Foxe's Book of Martyrs has become a classic of magnificent courage and faith. Beginning with Jesus Christ, this unparalleled volume traces the roots of religious persecution. Some of the heroic figures examined are John Hus, John Wycliffe, William Tyndale, Anne Askew, Lady Jane Grey, and Martin Luther. This edition has been streamlined to present Foxe's work in today's language.

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Author:   John Foxe ,  W. Berry
Publisher:   Fleming H. Revell Company
Imprint:   Fleming H. Revell Company
Edition:   New edition
Dimensions:   Width: 10.80cm , Height: 2.80cm , Length: 17.50cm
Weight:   0.238kg
ISBN:  

9780800786649

ISBN 10:   0800786645
Pages:   416
Publication Date:   01 February 1999
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Editor's Preface Biographical Sketch The Early Christians The Story of Constantine the Great John Wickliff, the Morning Star of the Reformation The Leader of the Lollards: The Trouble and Persecution of the Most Valiant and Worthy Martyr of Christ, Sir John Oldcastle, Knight (Lord Cobham) The History of Master John Huss The Life and Story of the True Servant and Martyr of God, William Tyndale The History of Doctor Martin Luther The Story, Life, and Martyrdom of Master John Hooper, Bishop of Worcester and Gloucester A Faithful Parish Clergyman: The History of Dr. Rowland Taylor The Martyrs of Scotland The Story and Life of Master Latimer The Story of Bishop Ridley The Trial, Condemnation, and Martyrdom of Ridley and Latimer The Fires of Smithfield The Life, State, and Story of the Reverend Pastor and Prelate, Thomas Cranmer, Archbishop of Canterbury Anecdotes and Sayings of Other Martyrs

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John Foxe (1516-87) was a professor at Oxford, then a minister in London before being forced to flee to Europe when Queen Mary came to power. While in Europe he wrote this classic and published it after returning to England when Queen Elizabeth took the throne.

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