Foxe's Book of Martyrs

By: John Foxe

Narrated by: Robin Lawson

Length: 11 hrs and 45 mins

Publisher's summary

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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Historical Document

This landmark publication is best described as an ageless Historical Document.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.

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.

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.

In the end

It’s extremely puzzling that the martyrs of the Christian faith were first persecuted by the Jews then the Romans, then after about 1300 years, the Christians themselves persecuted their own. I guess you never know who your enemy really is but I know this my walk with the Lord isn’t nearly as impressive or even close to being exemplary then these true martyrs of Christ, God grant me the opportunity to be a confessor or a martyr and standard firm as they did.

Necessary read to remember those who went ahead

A necessary read/listen for all believers. A book to remember those persecuted and stood firm until the end. An eye-opener to the depravity of those who scourged and mistreated others and to the grace and commitment of those who did not revile those who mistreated them but went ahead with boldness. Also, to remind us that persecution and martyrdom continue to this day in many parts of the globe for those who call on the name of Christ. Note: Voice of the Martyrs (VOM) is a resource for those who wish to pray for others suffering similar fates today for their faith and testimonies.

Powerful

Every Christian should listen to this to help us understand how we all should be ready to suffer for Christ as Christ did for us if He chooses for us to. The old English is challenging but worth it.

read it

love every second of it. Thank you Jesus for your people and their testimony. I love them

Only complaints are Technical

This narration was adapted from discs, and so there are a few instances where parts are not audible due to there being some sort of defect from the original media. There weren't enough instances of this to give a horrible review, hence only 4/5 instead of lower.

What great love for Christ!

I could neither stop listening stop the all I felt in my heart for such a great love of Christ.

True Faith Saves

The history of Christian martyrdom is a gruesome tale, but no more gruesome than the brutal yet saving crucifixion of our Lord Jesus Christ. May all Christians be so brave at the hour of their death.