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Published early in the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, of England, only five years after the death of the Roman Catholic Queen Mary, the work is an affirmation of the Protestant Reformation in England during the ongoing period of religious conflict between Catholics and Protestants. Since the English monarchs also asserted control over the Church in England, a change in rulers could change the legal status of religious practices. As a consequence, adherents...
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The object of this work, is to give a brief history of persecution since the first introduction of Christianity, till the present time. In doing this, we have commenced with the martyrdom of Stephen, and following the course of events, have brought the History of persecution down to the year 1830. In all ages, we find that a disposition to persecute for opinion's sake, has been manifested by wicked men, whatever may have been their opinions or sentiments...
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Published early in the reign of Queen Elizabeth I of England, only five years after the death of the Roman Catholic Queen Mary, the work is an affirmation of the Protestant Reformation in England during the ongoing period of religious conflict between Catholics and Protestants. Since the English monarchs also asserted control over the Church in England, a change in rulers could change the legal status of religious practices. As a consequence, adherents...
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Published early in the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, of England, only five-years after the death of the Roman Catholic Queen Mary, the work is an affirmation of the Protestant Reformation in England during the ongoing period of religious conflict between Catholics and Protestants. Since, the English monarchs also asserted control over the Church in England, a change in rulers could change the legal status of religious practices. As a consequence, adherents...
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"Foxe´s Book of Martyrs," despite being little known even among Christians, is a classic of world literature whose impactful content resulted in significant changes in the religious and political consciousness of England. The author, John Foxe, spares readers none of the detailed tortures suffered by martyrs such as Andrew, Matthew, James, John Wycliffe, John Huss, among countless others. Foxe, who himself was persecuted and accused of heresy, turned...
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El Libro de los Mártires es un clásico de la literatura mundial cuyo impactante contenido resultó en fuertes cambios en la conciencia religiosa y política de Inglaterra. El autor, John Foxe, no ahorra a los lectores los detalles de las torturas sufridas por mártires como Andrés, Mateo, Santiago, Juan Wycliffe, Juan Huss, entre muchos otros. Foxe, que también fue perseguido y acusado de herejía, recurrió a la escritura con la esperanza de...
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O Livro dos Mártires, apesar de pouco conhecido até para os cristãos, é um clássico da literatura mundial cujo impactante conteúdo resultou em fortes mudanças na consciência religiosa e política da Inglaterra. O autor, John Foxe, não poupa os leitores das detalhadas torturas sofridas por mártires como André, Mateus, Tiago, John Wycliffe, John Huss, entre inúmeros outros. Foxe, que também foi perseguido e acusado de heresia, recorreu...
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Una recopilación detallada de persecuciones desencadenadas contra los cristianos en general desde el Siglo I al Siglo XVI y básicamente de los mártires protestantes a partir de la Reforma y la instauración de la Iglesia Anglicana en Inglaterra desde el Siglo XVI hasta finales del Siglo XIX.
John Foxe (1516-1587) es reconocido como uno de los más importantes historiadores cristianos. Exilado por las persecuciones habidas en Inglaterra durante...
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What would you do for the cross of Christ?
For two thousand years, Christians have courageously triumphed over beatings, stonings, burnings, wild beasts, and every form of evil to boldly proclaim one truth: the name of Jesus.
Voices of the Martyrs AD 33 - Today is their story and your Christian heritage.
In the 16th century, English preacher John Foxe created what would later be called the "second most important book in history" after the Bible:...
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Foxe's Book of Martyrs is a collection of unforgettable accounts of religious persecution. This modernized selection brings together some of the most stirring tales of the interrogation and execution of heretics burnt at the stake in the reign of Mary, with some of the original woodcut illustrations and an illuminating introduction. - ;'Be of good comfort, Master Ridley, and play the man: we shall this day light such a candle by God's grace in England,...