Foxe's Christian Martyrs of the World (Christian Library) [Paperback]

John Foxe (Author)

Book Description

Series: Christian Library | Publication Date: October 1, 1990

For centuries Christians have been brought up on the works of John Foxe, which, outside of the Bible itself, have been among the most widely read documents in history. Foxe's Martyrs has inspired millions to live lives of commitment in the face of persecution.

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Barbour Publishing, Incorporated (October 1, 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1557480524
• ISBN-13: 978-1557480521
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,981,729 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting Listening, July 13, 2000

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Steven A. Bell "Even Keel" (Kemp, Texas USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Foxe's Christian Martyrs of the World (Christian Audio Classics) (Audio Cassette)

Not exactly for the weak constitution, the audio version of Foxe is quite good. It is obviously trimmed back from the written version, but still contains the mainstream content (all of the most important martyrs are present). Foxe, a significant figure in the Protestant Reformation, was an eye witness to many Christians being killed for their faith (both Protestant and Catholic). This persecution lead him to delve into other persecutions throughout the Church's history with the result being this book. The audio is read by a woman (unknown) who has a clear speaking voice and comes across without boring the listener. Well worth the purchase price. Run Time: 90 minutes.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Others Died for What We Take for Granted!, December 8, 2004

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Michael Taylor "Michael Taylor" (Indian Trail NC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Foxe's Christian Martyrs of the World (Christian Library) (Paperback)

Foxe has written an excellent book detailing the sacrifices (often with their lives) followers of Jesus Christ have paid.

While Foxe mentions well-known sufferers and martyrs in Christian circles such as the Apostles, Wycliffe, Luther, Latimer, and others, he also mentions less well-known figures. While some names are less known, their sacrifices were just as real and have not been forgotten.

Read and be challenged to not take for granted the freedom to be a Christian! Today, fellow Christians are being martyred just like in Foxe's times.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a GOOD BOOK!, November 17, 2004

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Ciara Aisling MacRae "Globetrotter" (Santiago, Chile, South America) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Foxe's Christian Martyrs of the World (Paperback)

This is a really amazing book. Everyone should read it, Jr. High and up. This book causes you to ask yourself, "is my faith in Christ so strong that I would be willing to die for it?" "Is Biblical Christianity so important to me that I would rather be tortured for my belief and teaching rather than give it up?" My parents read me this book when I was a kid, and now I've read it again. It has definitely strengthened my faith, and encouraged me not to be ashamed, but to be strong for Jesus. This is not at all a Christian feel good book. It is hard (emotionally) to read. Also, it testifies to the fact that persecution for religion will not stamp out that religion, rather it will multiply that religion's converts. And true, it doesn't have a bibliography, but it was first published in 1559. People didn't always do bibliographies back then! The men and women that this book talks about were as real as you and I, and their martyrdom was real too. I would like to clarify the fact that this book does not say that Christianity and the Church began with the Reformation, as one reviewer has stated. In fact, the book clearly agrees that these things began long, long before the Reformation. Anyway, I certainly recommend this book. It is so inspiring!