An Abridgment Of The Book Of Martyrs: To Which Are Prefixed, The Living Testimonies Of The Church Of God, And Faithful Martyrs (1810)

An Abridgment of the Book of Martyrs is a historical account of the persecution and martyrdom of Christians from the early church to the 16th century. The book is an abridged version of the original work by John Foxe, who was an English historian and martyrologist. The abridgment includes the most significant events and stories of martyrdom, with a focus on the Protestant martyrs of the 16th century. The book includes the living testimonies of the Church of God and faithful martyrs, which serve as an introduction to the main text. The testimonies provide a glimpse into the lives of those who were persecuted for their faith, and their unwavering commitment to the gospel. The book is a valuable resource for those interested in church history, religious persecution, and the courage of those who stood firm in their faith despite great opposition.In Different Ages Of The World, And The Corrupt Fruits Of The False Church, In The Time Of The Apostacy.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.

John Foxe (1516-87) was a professor at Oxford, then a minister in London before being forced to flee to Europe when Queen Mary came to power. While in Europe he wrote this classic and published it after returning to England when Queen Elizabeth took the throne.