Persecution and torture, faith and devotion, a timeless classic of the history of Christian martyrdom. One of the most-read books in the English language, Foxe''s Book of Martyrs has testified to the faith and courage of those whose would not-could not-betray their convictions about the truth of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, even at pain of death. From the martyrs of the early church to the horrors faced by the Protestant reformers, this book has been a source of inspiration for nearly five hundred years.