This week I received a copy of the newly updated, Foxe’s Book of Martyrs, which is called Foxe: Voices of the Martyrs. Foxe’s Book of Martyrs has been called the second most important book in history, second only to the Bible. This precious book was first published in English in 1563, and, in my opinion, is one of the most important books Christians should read, after the Bible. It shares a wealth of testimonies detailing the sacrifices made by believers, even to their deaths for the sake of their faith in Jesus Christ. They are a great example to us today. Reading their stories re-energizes one’s faith and passion for the Lord.
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