Friday, May 1, 2009

Foxe's Book of Martyrs--FREE!!!!

I remember reading Foxe's Book of Martyrs several years ago and being deeply moved by the courage of many believers in Christ throughout the earlier years of Christianity.  Now you can get an audio version of this classic book for free.  That means you don't even have to read it! Someone will read it to you.  

I mentioned Christian Audio in an earlier post.  They offer a free audio download every month.  For the month of May it is Foxe's Book of Martyrs.  Here's what the Christian Audio website says about this book.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, many families owned two books: the Bible and Foxe's Book of Martyrs. This classic book arose during the Protestant Reformation and profoundly influenced many in the English Church. Beginning with Stephen and the earliest church martyrs and continuing through the French Revolution, Foxes details the sufferings of those who would courageously stand for Christ.

 Beginning with the story of Stephen from the book of Acts, considered the first Christian martyr, the drama builds to the passion of the early Church's persecution under the Roman Empire. The hardy and radical faith of those first believers spawned medieval missionary movements that spread the gospel across Europe and into England, Scotland, and Ireland.

You will have to set up an account with Christian Audio but there is no charge for that either.  So all you need is the link and you're on your way.  

Here you go:  Christian Audio free book for May

Grace and peace,

Dave


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