Book Of Martyrs Collection

Nicholas Ridley (c1500-1555) Bishop of London 1550
864076 Nicholas Ridley (c1500-1555) Bishop of London 1550; (add.info.: Nicholas Ridley (c1500-1555) Bishop of London 1550. English Protestant reformer and martyr writing while in prison

Title-page to Foxes Book of Martyrs (engraving)
2792929 Title-page to Foxes Book of Martyrs (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Title-page to Foxes Book of Martyrs)

John Foxe, illustration from The Church of England
STC393380 John Foxe, illustration from The Church of England: A History for the People by H.D.M. Spence-Jones, pub. c.1910 (litho) (sepia photo) by English School

The panic in the church (engraving)
5995156 The panic in the church (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The panic in the church)

Foxes Book of Martyrs: Title Page
LLM455243 Foxes Book of Martyrs: Title Page by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Foxes Book of Martyrs: Title Page)

Portrait of John Daye, the celebrated printer of Foxes Book of Martyrs, AD 1562 (engraving)
6005588 Portrait of John Daye, the celebrated printer of Foxes Book of Martyrs, AD 1562 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of John Daye)

The Martyrdome of Master William Tindall in Flanders by Vilvord Castle, 1563, (1947). Part of the Foxes Act and Monuments of Martyrs, 1563

From the Days of Great Dedications - John Foxs Book of Martyrs, 1563, (1946). John Foxes (1516-1587) Book of Martyrs, is a Protestant history and martyrology

FOXE: BOOK OF MARTYRS. Martyrdom of Rev. John Rogers, 1555, in England. Line engraving, 19th century

FOXE: BOOK OF MARTYRS. Martyrdom of Thomas Badby, a Lollard, at Smithfield, England, 1409. Wood engraving from an 1832 American edition of John Foxes Book of Martyrs

ROME: PERPETUA & FELICITAS. Martyrdom of Saints Perpetua and Felicitas at the Roman Colosseum, c203. Wood engraving from an 1832 American edition of John Foxes Book of Martyrs

Portrait of John Foxe (1516-87) English martyrologist (engraving) (b&w photo)
XJF105495 Portrait of John Foxe (1516-87) English martyrologist (engraving) (b&w photo) by Glover, George (fl.1625-50); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

MARTYRDOM OF JOHN ROGERS. The burning of Reverend John Rogers, Vicar of St. Sepulchres at Smithfield, England, 1555. Wood engraving from the Book of Martyrs, by John Foxe, 1840

FOXE: BOOK OF MARTYRS. Title page of the first edition in English of John Foxes Actes and Monuments, known as The Book of Martyrs, published at London, England, in 1563

HUGH LATIMER (1485-1555). English religious reformer. Bishop Latimer before a Catholic tribunal during the reign of Mary I. Wood engraving from an 1832 American edition of John Foxes Book of Martyrs

IGNATIUS OF ANTIOCH (c35-110). Christian martyr and saint. Ignatius given to the lions at the Roman Colosseum in 110. Wood engraving from an 1832 American edition of John Foxes Book of Martyrs

MARTYRDOM: SAINT JULIAN. Saint Julian of Antioch put into a sack filled with serpents by Roman authorities, 305 A. D
MARTYRDOM: SAINT JULIAN. Saint Julian of Antioch put into a sack filled with serpents by Roman authorities, 305 A.D. Wood engraving from an 1832 American edition of John Foxes Book of Martyrs

ENGLAND: MARTYR, 1550. Edward VI signing warrant for the arrest of Joan Bocher, an Anabaptist later burned at the stake for heresy at Smithfield, England, 1550

SAINT LAWRENCE (c225-258). Saint Lawrence broiled on a bed of iron at Rome, 258 A. D
SAINT LAWRENCE (c225-258). Saint Lawrence broiled on a bed of iron at Rome, 258 A.D. Wood engraving from an 1832 American edition of John Foxes Book of Martyrs

MARTYRDOM: SAINT TARBULA. Tarbula, sister of Simeon, torn asunder by the Romans in 345 A. D
MARTYRDOM: SAINT TARBULA. Tarbula, sister of Simeon, torn asunder by the Romans in 345 A.D. Wood engraving from an 1832 American edition of John Foxes Book of Martyrs

SPANISH INQUISITION. A procession of those condemned by the Inquisition in Spain. Wood engraving from an 1832 American edition of John Foxes Book of Martyrs

FOXE: BOOK OF MARTYRS. Rector Rowland Taylor on his way to the stake, 1555, during the Marian Persecutions in England. Line engraving from a late 18th century English edition of John Foxes The Book

FOXE: BOOK OF MARTYRS. Anglican rector Rowland Taylor dragged out of church during the Marian Persecutions in England, 1555. Line engraving, 19th century

OXFORD MARTYRS, 1556. Procession in Oxford, England, of Queen Marys representatives, meeting to interrogate the Protestant bishops Thomas Cranmer, Nicholas Ridley and Hugh Latimer, April 1555

PERSECUTION OF WALDENSES. Persecution of the Waldenses. Wood engraving from an 1832 American edition of John Foxes Book of Martyrs

JEROME OF PRAGUE (1360-1416). Bohemian religious reformer. Wood engraving, from an 1832 American edition of John Foxes Book of Martyrs

PROTESTANT MARTYRS, 1563. Persecution of Protestants in Scotland. Line engraving from a late 18th century English edition of John Foxes The Book of Martyrs, first published in 1563

FOXEs BOOK OF MARTYRS. The beheading of Henry Grey, Duke of Suffolk, father of Lady Jane Grey, 21 February 1554. Line engraving from a late 18th century English edition of John Foxes The Book of

ROBERT BARNES (1495-1540). English religious martyr. Barnes questioned on religious doctrines by Cardinal Thomas Wolsey, 1526

ANABAPTISTS IN ITALY being forced to jump to their deaths. Wood engraving by A. Anderson form an early 19th century edition of Foxes Book of Martyrs

KILLING OF ANABAPTISTS. The killing of Anabaptists in Amsterdam, 1535. A dead Anabaptist hangs by his neck from a forked post before his body is dumped in the sea

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"Acts of Faith: The Unyielding Spirit of the Martyrs" Step back in time and witness the harrowing tales depicted in John Foxe's "Book of Martyrs. " Through powerful woodcut illustrations, this historical masterpiece captures the brutal persecution endured by countless individuals during a tumultuous era. In one haunting image, we see Nicholas Burton being led to his execution by Popish Spaniards. The sheer cruelty is palpable as they drag him towards his fate. Similarly, Thomas Tomkins suffers at the hands of Bishop Bonner, enduring a burning hand before facing the stake. These scenes remind us of the unwavering faith that defied even the cruelest tortures. The woodcuts also portray groups of Protestants on their way to London for trial - a somber procession symbolizing their impending doom. Their steadfast commitment to their beliefs shines through despite knowing what awaits them. Amongst these heart-wrenching depictions are those who faced death with remarkable courage. Mr. John Hooper meets his end engulfed in flames while Rose Allins endures her hand being burned by Edmund Tyrell alongside six other martyrs in Colchester. William Hunter's story unfolds as he becomes another victim consumed by fire, leaving behind an indelible mark on history. Likewise, John Bradford and John Lease face their final moments together amidst flickering flames that cannot extinguish their unshakeable resolve. Robert Samuel joins this tragic gallery as he succumbs to fire's merciless embrace, becoming yet another testament to unwavering devotion. And finally, we witness John Rogers' agonizing demise - a poignant reminder that even prominent figures were not spared from persecution. These vivid images culminate in an engraving adorning Foxe's Book of Martyrs' title page – an invitation into a world where faith clashed with tyranny and sacrifice became synonymous with bravery. John Foxe himself stands tall within these pages.