John Foxe’s Book of Martyrs emphasizes the stories of faith and courage. It talks about courageous men and women who were tortured and killed due to their faith and confessions of Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior during  Queen Mary’s  reign. To understand why this book was read widely during the 16th and 17th centuries, you should know some key things about this book.

Purpose of Foxe’s Book of Martyrs

Through the simple stories of martyrs, Foxe’s book aimed to bring forward what Protestantism represented.  Foxe’s Book of Martyrs  also showed a strong yearning to return to Christianity’s true teachings and reject what Protestants believed to be the Catholic Church’s corrupt practices.

What Makes Foxe’s Book of Martyrs Special?

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