Publisher's Synopsis
The Book of Martyrs and the Acts and Monuments of the Church V1 is a historical account of Christian martyrs and the events that led to their persecution and martyrdom. Written by John Fox, the book covers the period from the early days of Christianity to the reign of Queen Elizabeth I in England. The book is divided into chapters that focus on specific time periods and regions, including the Roman Empire, the Middle Ages, and the Protestant Reformation. Fox provides detailed accounts of the lives and deaths of notable Christian figures, including Saint Stephen, Saint Lawrence, and Saint Thomas More. He also documents the persecution of Protestants during the reign of Queen Mary I, known as ""Bloody Mary."" The book is a comprehensive and detailed account of the history of Christian martyrdom and the struggles faced by the early Christian church.1875. Other volumes in this set include ISBN number(s): 0766128024. Volume 1 of a 2 volume set. The most comprehensive book ever published on martyrdom. Graphically illustrated and depicts the tragedies, the names of the holy men who fell victims to the emissaries of the papacy, the truths taught at the stake, which superstitious priests hoped to annihilate in the flames that consumed their advocated, and the bibles they tried to bury in the graves that contained the ashes of the noble arm of martyrs. Volume 1 of a two volume set. This description applies to both volumes.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.
