“A prisoner in the Inquisition is never allowed to see the face of his accuser, or of the witnesses against him, but every method is taken by threats and tortures, to oblige him to accuse himself, and by that means corroborate their evidence.”
Quote by John Foxe
Work
Foxe's Book Of Martyrs
Foxe's Book Of Martyrs is a comprehensive historical narrative detailing the lives and deaths of numerous Christians who were martyred for their faith. The book spans from the early days of Christianity to the 16th century, focusing on events leading up to the English Reformation and the persecution of Protestants under Queen Mary I. It is known for its vivid descriptions of the sufferings of the martyrs and its role in shaping Protestant attitudes towards religious persecution. more
Author
John Foxe
John Foxe was an English historian and Protestant polemicist, renowned for his work 'Actes and Monuments of Matters Most Special and Memorable, Touching the Church of England', commonly known as 'Foxe's Book of Martyrs'. This work has had a profound impact on English Protestantism and has been instrumental in shaping the narrative of the history of the Church of England. more
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