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The purpose of writing is stated quite clearly by Foxe in the opening two pages of his work.
He opens by noting that Christ has set up His church and that Christ's church would be so strong that the gates of hell would not prevail against it. He then goes on to note three point in connection with these words of Christ:
"First, that Christ will have a Church in this world. Secondly, that the same Church should mightily be impugned, not only by the world, but also by the uttermost strength and powers of all hell. And, thirdly, that the same Church, notwithstanding the uttermost of the devil and all his malice, should continue."
Foxe then goes on to point out that the history of the church is a verification of this prophecy of Christ. This could indeed be said to be one of his main purposes - to demonstrate the truth of this prophecy of Christ as expressed in the history of the church. To this end he declares in speaking of the church and then his purpose in writing more explicitly:
"What storms and tempests it hath overpast, wondrous it is to behold: for the more evident history, to the end, first, that the wonderful works of God in His Church might appear to His glory; also that, the continuance and proceedings of the Church, from time to time, being set forth, more knowledge and experience may redound thereby, to the profit of the reader and edification of Christian faith."
(quoted from my edition Foxe's Book of Martyr's. Fleming H. Revell / Baker Book House, Grand Rapids, Nov. 2003 edition W. Grinton Berry ed., pages 1-2.)
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Who wrote the Foxe's book of Martyrs?
Foxe's Book of Martyrs was written by John Foxe.
Who wrote the book of Martyrs?
The Book of Martyrs, also known as Foxe's Book of Martyrs, was written by John Foxe, an English historian and martyrologist. It details the persecution of early Christians and Protestants during the 16th century in England.
When was the foxe's book of martyrs of Mary tuder published?
in 2000
What is Fox's Book of Martyrs?
Fox's Book of Martyrs, also known as Foxe's Actes and Monuments, is a Christian history book first published in the 16th century. It chronicles the lives and deaths of Christian martyrs throughout history, focusing on those who suffered persecution for their faith. It is a significant historical document that provides insight into religious persecution and martyrdom.
Is foxe's book of martyrs untrustworthy and is it useless to anyone studying Mary Tudor?
no
What has the author Wiliam Haller written?
Wiliam Haller has written: 'Foxe's book of martyrs'
Who wrote Foxe's book of martys?
John Foxxe
Was John Wycliffe martyred?
Wycliffe died of Natural Causes, so in that sense he was not a Martyr. A number of years later however his remains were dug up and burned, with the ashes scattered; to some, this was seen as a form of martyrdom and so for example he is included in Foxe's Book of Martyrs.
What do the Puritans think of books other than the Bible?
John Foxe (1517-1587) famous Acts and Monuments (Foxe's Book of Martyrs) was popular amongst English Puritans.A later work, written by John Bunyan (1628-1688), The Pilgrim's Progress from This World to That Which is to Come(published 1678), was first popular amongst Puritans in England, who were being harassed by the establishment Church. It soon became popular amongst Puritans in America, being published there in 1681, and widely read.
Which is the most famous book?
The Bible is a great and holy book but with all respect most christians don't read The Bible. As a Muslim I say 'Quran' is the book which Muslim read, recite every day and only book in the history of man kind which is memorised by believers in all over the world.
Did John Locke write a book?
Yes
When did John Locke write a book?
Published in 1690.
