Martyr as Model

John Foxe's Acts and Monuments, better known as Foxe's Book of Martyrs, is often remembered for its dramatic accounts and political impact. But behind the famous stories lies a deeper goal: Foxe sought to shape the spiritual life of his readers. He saw martyrdom not as spectacle, but as a model of Christian faithfulness. In his book Jamin Todd Eben argues that Acts and Monuments should be read as ...