Publisher's Synopsis
The Acts and Monuments of the Church, also known as Foxe's Book of Martyrs, is a historical account of the Christian church and the persecution endured by its members, particularly during the Reformation era in England. The first volume of this work, written by John Foxe, focuses on the lives and sufferings of Christian martyrs throughout history, from the time of Christ to the 16th century. The book provides detailed accounts of the trials, tortures, and executions endured by these individuals for their faith, as well as the political and religious contexts in which they lived. Foxe's work is considered a seminal text in the history of Protestantism and has had a significant impact on English literature and culture.1838. Part One of Two. Wherein is set forth at large the whole race and course of the church, from the primitive age to these later times. With a preliminary dissertation, on the difference between the church of Rome that now is, and the ancient church of Rome that then was. With a memoir of the author by his son. A new edition, with five appendices containing accounts of the Massacres in France: The Destruction of the Spanish Armada: The Irish Rebellion in the Year 1641: The Gunpowder Treason; and a Tract, showing that the executions of Papists in Queen Elizabeth's Reign, were for treason and not for heresy. Acts and Monuments, also known as Foxe's Book of Martyrs, is the landmark work of John Foxe, Protestant martyrologist. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing. Other volumes in this set are ISBN(s): 1417946113.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
