The Acts and Monuments of the Church Containing the History and Sufferings of the Martyrs V2

The Acts and Monuments of the Church, also known as Foxe's Book of Martyrs, is a historical account of the Christian martyrs throughout history. This particular volume, Volume 2, focuses on the history and sufferings of the martyrs of the Church. It was written by John Foxe, an English historian and martyrologist, and was first published in 1563. The book covers the period from the early Christian martyrs to the Protestant Reformation and beyond. It includes biographical information about the martyrs, as well as descriptions of their tortures and executions. The book also provides historical context for the events leading up to the martyrdoms, and discusses the political and religious conflicts of the time. The Acts and Monuments of the Church is considered an important work of English literature and a valuable resource for historians and scholars of Christianity.1838. Part Two of Two. Wherein is set forth at large the whole race and course of the church, from the primitive age to these later times. With a preliminary dissertation, on the difference between the church of Rome that now is, and the ancient church of Rome that then was. With a memoir of the author by his son. A new edition, with five appendices containing accounts of the Massacres in France: The Destruction of the Spanish Armada: The Irish Rebellion in the Year 1641: The Gunpowder Treason; and a Tract, showing that the executions of Papists in Queen Elizabeth's Reign, were for treason and not for heresy. Acts and Monuments, also known as Foxe's Book of Martyrs, is the landmark work of John Foxe, Protestant martyrologist. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing. Other volumes in this set are ISBN(s): 1417946105.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.