Foxe's Book of Martyrs

By: John Foxe

Narrated by: Robin Lawson

Originally published in the 16th century, this is the classic history of the lives, sufferings, and deaths of the early Christian martyrs. As interesting as fiction, it is written with both passion and tenderness, telling the dramatic story of some of the most thrilling periods in Christian history. Foxe brings to life the days when "a noble army, men and boys, the matron and the maid, climbed the steep ascent of heaven, amid peril, toil, and pain."

After The Bible itself, no book so profoundly influenced early Protestant sentiment as the Book of Martyrs. Even in our time it is still a living force. It is more than a record of persecution. It is an arsenal of controversy, a storehouse of romance, as well as a source of edification.

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Still a must-read for every student of history

Modern society would understand much better why the American constitution was set up the way it was by seeing the kinds of travesties against freedom and justice which can arise when evil is allowed unchecked into governmental halls of power.

Historical Document

This landmark publication is best described as an ageless Historical Document. The lessons it carries are huge & the enormity of their impact is immeasurable.

Good Book, Not A Good Version

The book is transferred from C.D.s. As the narrator reads, his voice trails off and you lose integral parts of the story. The random trailing off makes it more difficult to follow because the style of language is from the 1600s, as was the author.

Martyrs Who Showed Great Courage

From the times of the martyrdom of the Apostles until the writing of this book showed great courage in the faith. Even though, executions aren't taking place in more liberal countries now, they are still in other countries. We should keep them in our prayers. And, just because executions hasn't reached some of our shores and homeland, doesn't mean we are exempt. If these pressures and the powers that be should ever darken our door, will we too show such bravery and courage for Christ by taking a stand. It's easy for us say we will for Christ when we're not facing persecution and death. Some of us today buckle under pressure when having to witness to someone or a stranger about our faith in Jesus Christ. I pray for us to keep the faith and stand firm in what we face today, tomorrow or any distant future. Peace and grace to us all in Christ Jesus.

Please listen to this book more than twice so it will encourage you. The Heavenly Father wants to see His Son in you even to the death. Trust that you'll rise again and reign with our Savior.

God bless you all in Jesus name. Amen

So we never forget!!

A must read for all Christian's. History that does not get taught anymore. This is a good book to add to a good Christian library.
we take so much for granted in America.
Let us look back, so we won't get lazy.