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Title:
Fox's Book of Martyrs
Or A History of the Lives, Sufferings, and Triumphant
Deaths of the Primitive Protestant Martyrs
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foxe%27s_Book_of_Martyrs
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Summary: "Fox's Book of Martyrs" by John Foxe is a historical account written in the mid-16th century. This work serves as a compilation that chronicles the lives, sufferings, and deaths of Christian martyrs from the inception of Christianity through various periods of persecution. It particularly emphasizes the brutalities faced by those who stood against pagan, papal, and infidel oppressors, detailing notable figures and events from early martyrdom to the ongoing challenges faced by Christians. At the start of the book, Foxe outlines the overarching theme of Christian martyrdom, framing the church's history as intertwined with the trials faced by its members at the hands of both external aggressors and internal divisions. He references key figures such as St. Stephen, the first Christian martyr, and subsequently discusses other notable martyrs like James and Peter, providing their accounts of suffering and steadfastness in faith. The text sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the persecution faced by Christians through various eras, including the fierce Roman persecutions and the zealous actions of the Catholic Church, indicating a thorough historical examination of faith, sacrifice, and the enduring spirit of Christianity against oppression. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 61.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Foxe, John, 1516-1587
EBook No.: 22400
Published: Aug 25, 2007
Downloads: 2009
Language: English
Subject: Church history
Subject: Persecution
Subject: Martyrs
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
Fox's Book of Martyrs
Or A History of the Lives, Sufferings, and Triumphant
Deaths of the Primitive Protestant Martyrs
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foxe%27s_Book_of_Martyrs
Credits:
Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Fox's Book of Martyrs" by John Foxe is a historical account written in the mid-16th century. This work serves as a compilation that chronicles the lives, sufferings, and deaths of Christian martyrs from the inception of Christianity through various periods of persecution. It particularly emphasizes the brutalities faced by those who stood against pagan, papal, and infidel oppressors, detailing notable figures and events from early martyrdom to the ongoing challenges faced by Christians. At the start of the book, Foxe outlines the overarching theme of Christian martyrdom, framing the church's history as intertwined with the trials faced by its members at the hands of both external aggressors and internal divisions. He references key figures such as St. Stephen, the first Christian martyr, and subsequently discusses other notable martyrs like James and Peter, providing their accounts of suffering and steadfastness in faith. The text sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the persecution faced by Christians through various eras, including the fierce Roman persecutions and the zealous actions of the Catholic Church, indicating a thorough historical examination of faith, sacrifice, and the enduring spirit of Christianity against oppression. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 61.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Foxe, John, 1516-1587
EBook No.: 22400
Published: Aug 25, 2007
Downloads: 2009
Language: English
Subject: Church history
Subject: Persecution
Subject: Martyrs
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.