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 martyrs from the early church to the 16th century. Written by John Foxe, a 16th-century English historian and Protestant, the book documents the persecution and suffering of Christians throughout history, including the stories of notable figures such as William Tyndale, John Wycliffe, and Thomas Cranmer. The book provides a detailed account of the events leading up to their martyrdom, the methods of torture and execution used by their oppressors, and the impact of their sacrifice on the Christian faith. The first volume of the book covers the period from the apostolic age to the reign of Henry VIII, providing a comprehensive overview of the history of the Church up until the English Reformation. The Acts and Monuments of the Church is considered a seminal work in English literature and has had a significant impact on the development of Protestantism.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.
