11+ John Foxe Quotes On War, Slavery And Freedom

John Foxe was an English historian and martyrologist, best known for his book Actes and Monuments, popularly known as Foxe's Book of Martyrs. He was an influential figure in the English Reformation and wrote about the lives and sufferings of Protestant martyrs under the Catholic Church. Foxe was also a Puritan and his work was influential in the development of English Protestantism. Following is our collection on famous quotes by John Foxe on leadership, war, slavery.

The first persecution of the Church took place in the year 67, under Nero, the sixth emperor of Rome. — John Foxe

When the Christians, upon these occasions, received martyrdom, they were ornamented, and crowned with garlands of flowers; for which they, in heaven, received eternal crowns of glory. — John Foxe

A defence in the Inquisition is of little use to the prisoner, for a suspicion only is deemed sufficient cause of condemnation, and the greater his wealth the greater his danger. — John Foxe

But, though persecuting malice raged, yet the Gospel shone with resplendent brightness; and, firm as an impregnable rock, withstood the attacks of its boisterous enemies with success. — John Foxe

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. — John Foxe

The Gospel having spread itself into Persia, the pagan priests, who worshipped the sun, were greatly alarmed, and dreaded the loss of that influence they had hitherto maintained over the people's minds and properties. — John Foxe

The pope being informed of the great increase of Protestantism, in the year 1542 sent inquisitors to Venice to make an inquiry into the matter, and apprehend such as they might deem obnoxious persons. — John Foxe

A Protestant has seldom any mercy shown him, and a Jew, who turns Christian, is far from being secure. — John Foxe

Which prophecy of Christ we see wonderfully to be verified, insomuch that the whole course of the Church to this day may seem nothing else but a verifying of the said prophecy. — John Foxe

Each of the seventeen tribunals during a long period burned annually, on an average, ten miserable beings! — John Foxe

Princes, kings, and other rulers of the world have used all their strength and cunning against the Church, yet it continues to endure and hold its own. — John Foxe

Life Lessons by John Foxe

John Foxe's work is a testament to the importance of religious freedom and tolerance. His writings emphasize the need for people to be open-minded and accepting of different beliefs. His works also emphasize the importance of standing up for what is right, even in the face of adversity.