| Foxe's Book of Martyrs Contributor(s): Foxe, John (Author), Berry, W. Grinton (Editor) |
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ISBN: 193399357X ISBN-13: 9781933993577 Publisher: Apocryphile Press OUR PRICE: $18.76 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 2007 Annotation: Under the Roman emperors, commonly called the Era of the Martyrs, was occasioned partly by the increasing number and luxury of the Christians, and the hatred of Galerius, the adopted son of Diocletian, who, being stimulated by his mother, a bigoted pagan, never ceased persuading the emperor to enter upon the persecution, until he had accomplished his purpose. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Christianity - History - Religion | Christian Church - History - Religion | Religious Intolerance, Persecution & Conflict |
| Dewey: B |
| Physical Information: 1.07" H x 5.4" W x 8.6" (1.22 lbs) 428 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian - Religious Orientation - Catholic - Chronological Period - 16th Century - Theometrics - Classic - Topical - Home Schooling |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Persecution and torture, faith and devotion, a timeless classic of the history of Christian martyrdom. One of the most-read books in the English language, Foxe's Book of Martyrs has testified to the faith and courage of those whose would not-could not-betray their convictions about the truth of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, even at pain of death. From the martyrs of the early church to the horrors faced by the Protestant reformers, this book has been a source of inspiration for nearly five hundred years. |