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Foxe's Book of Martyrs By John Foxe
Would YOU die for your beliefs? WHAT were the struggles and persecutions of early Christians - and HOW did they triumph over evil? Read the fascinating history of the lives, sufferings and triumphant deaths of early Christians and some of the martyrs that lost their lives during the height of the Catholic Church's power in Europe.

Introduction

Chapter 1: History of Christian Martyrs to First General Persecutions Under Nero Chapter 2: The Ten Primitive Persecutions - The First Persecution Chapter 3: Persecutions of Christians in Persia Chapter 4: Papal Persecutions Chapter 5: An Account of the Inquisition Chapter 6 (Part 1): An Account of the Persecutions in Italy, Under the Papacy Chapter 6 (Part 2): An Account of the Persecutions in Italy, Under the Papacy Chapter 7: An Account of the Life and Persecutions of John Wickliffe Chapter 8: An Account of the Persecutions in Bohemia Under the Papacy Chapter 9: An Account of the Life and Persecutions of Martin Luther Chapter 10: General Persecutions in Germany Chapter 11: An Account of the Persecutions in the Netherlands Chapter 12: The Life and Story of the True Servant and Martyr of God, William Tyndale Chapter 13: An Account of the Life of John Calvin Chapter 14: An Account of the Persecutions in Great Britain and Ireland, Prior to the Reign of Queen Mary I Chapter 15: An Account of the Persecutions in Scotland During the Reign of King Henry VIII Chapter 16 (Part 1): Persecutionsin England During the Reign of Queen Mary Chapter 16 (Part 2): Persecutions in England During the Reign of Queen Mary Chapter 16 (Part 3): Persecutions in England During the Reign of Queen Mary Chapter 17: Rise and Progress of the Protestant Religion in Ireland; with an Account of the Barbarous Massacre of 1641 Chapter 18: The Rise, Progress, Persecutions, and Sufferings of the Quakers Chapter 19: An Account of the Life and Persecutions of John Bunyan Chapter 20: An Account of the Life of John Wesley Chapter 21: Persecutions of the French Protestants in the South of France, During the Years 1814 and 1820 Chapter 22: The Beginnings of American Foreign Missions

The Life and Times of Jesus Christ By Alfred Edersheim M.A.Oxon., D.D. Ph.D.
Jesus of Nazareth was a Jew, spoke to, and moved among Jews, and lived in Palestine at a definite period of its history. Therefore, it behooves us to view his Life and Teaching in all its surroundings of place, society, popular life, and intellectual or religious developments. This is one of the most pivotal histories of the times Jesus lived in that has ever been produced!

Preface List of Authorities List of Abbreviations

Book1: Preparation for Gospel Jewish World in Days of Christ
Chapter 1: Jewish World in Days of Christ- Jewish Dispersion in East Chapter 2: The Jewish Dispersion in the West - The Hellenists Chapter 3: The Old Faith preparing for New Development of Hellenist Theology Chapter 4: Philo of Alexandria The Rabbis and Gospels Chapter 5: Alexandria and Rome - Jewish Communities in Capitals of Western Civilization Chapter 6: Political and Religious Life of Jewish Dispersion in West Chapter 7: In Palestine-Jews/Gentile in "The Land" Chapter 8: Traditionalism, Its Origin Character, and Literature

Book II: From Manger in Bethlehem to Baptism in Jordan.
Chapter 1: In Jerusalem when Herod Reigned Chapter 2: Personal History of Herod - The Two Worlds in Jerusalem Chapter 3: Annunciation of St. John the Baptist Chapter 4: Annunciation of Jesus the Messiah - Birth of His Forerunner Chapter 5: What Messiah did Jews Expect? Chapter 6: Nativity of Jesus the Messiah Chapter 7: Purification of Virgin - Presentation in Temple Chapter 8: Visit/Homage of Magi - Flight into Egypt Chapter 9: Child-Life in Nazareth Chapter 10: In House of Heavenly Father, in Home of Earthly Father Chapter 11: In Fifteenth Year of Tiberius Caesar Under Pontificate of Annas - Caiaphas Chapter 12: Baptism of Jesus: its Higher Meaning

Book III: The Ascent: From River Jordan to Mount of Transfiguration.
Chapter 1: Temptation of Jesus     Chapter 2: Deputation from Jerusalem, Three Sects of - Pharisees -Sadduceses - Essenes    Chapter 3: Twofold Testimony of John, First Sabbath of Jesus' Ministry    Chapter 4: Marriage Feast in Cana of Galilee    Chapter 5: Cleansing of Temple, 'The Sign' which is NOT a Sign   Chapter 6: Teacher from God, Teacher from Jerusalem, Jesus and Nicodemus    Chapter 7: In Judae and Samaria - Sketch of Samaritan History-Theology   Chapter 8: Jesus at Well of Sychar     Chapter 9: Second Visit to Cana. Cure of Nobleman's Son at Capernaum    Chapter 10: Synagogue at Nazareth Synagogue: Worship and Arrangements    Chapter 11: First Galilean Ministry     Chapter 12: 'Unknown' Feast in Jerusalem. Pool of Bethesda     Chapter 13: By Sea of Galilee - Final Call of First Disciples. Miraculous Fishes    Chapter 14: Sabbath in Capernaum     Chapter 15: Second Journey through Galilee. Healing of Leper     Chapter 16: Return to Capernaum, Forgiveness of Sin, Healing Paralysed    Chapter 17: Call of Matthew. Saviour's Welcome to Sinners    Chapter 18: Sermon on Mount, Kingdom of Christ    Chapter 19: Return to Capernaum, Healing Centurion's Servant    Chapter 20: Raising Young Man of Nain. Meeting of Life - Death    Chapter 21: Woman who was a Sinner    Chapter 22: Ministry of Love. Visit of Christ's Mother and Brethren.     Chapter 23: Teach in Parables. Parables to Galilee and to Disciples in Capernaum    Chapter 24: Christ stills Storm on Lake in Galilee     Chapter 25: At Gerasa. Healing of Demonised     Chapter 26: Healing of Woman. Raising Jairus' Daughter    Chapter 27: Second Visit Nazareth. Misson of Twelve.   Chapter 28: Story of Baptist, from Last Testimony to Beheading.   Chapter 29: Miraculous Feeding of Five Thousand     Chapter 30: Night of Miracles on Lake of Gennesaret    Chapter 31: Cavils of Pharisees concerning Purification. Teaching of Lord on Purity     Chapter 32: Great Crisis in Popular Feeling. Last Discourse in Capernaum.    Chapter 33: Jesus and Syro-Phoenician Woman     Chapter 34: Group of Miracles among Semi-Heathen.    Chapter 35: Two Sabbath Controversies: Plucking of Ears and Healing Withered Hand.    Chapter 36: Feeding of Four Thousand. Sign from Heaven    Chapter 37: Great Confession, Commission, Temptation and Decision.

Book IV. The Descent: From Mount of Transfiguration into Valley of Humiliation - Death.
Chapter 1: Transfiguration   Chapter 2: Morrow of Transfiguration.    Chapter 3: Last Events in Galilee. Tribute Money. Dispute by the Way.   Chapter 4: Journey to Jerusalem. Chronology of Last Part of Gospels.    Chapter 5: Incidents of Journey to Jerusalem. Mission of Seventy.    Chapter 6: Feast of Tabernacles - First Discourse at Temple.    Chapter 7: The Last, Great Day of Feast.    Chapter 8: Teaching in Temple on Octave of Feast.    Chapter 9: Healing of Man Born Blind.    Chapter 10: 'Good Shepherd' and His 'One Flock'. Last Discourse at Feast of Tabernacles.    Chapter 11: Jesus to Pharisees on Two Kingdoms, Disciples of Kingdom.    Chapter 12: Morning Meal in Pharisee House. Christ Last Warning to Pharisaism.    Chapter 13: To Disciples: Two Events and Moral.    Chapter 14: Feast of Dedication at Temple.    Chapter 15: Parable of him who is Neighbor, Asked and asked Love    Chapter 16: Parables of Warning: To Individual, Nation. Foolish Rich Man.    Chapter 17: Parables of Gospel: Recovery of the Lost.    Chapter 18: Unjust Steward. Lazarus. Jewish Notion of Hades    Chapter 19: Parables: Unrighteous Judge, Unmerciful Servant.    Chapter 20: Christ's Discourses in Person. Close of Personal Discourses.    Chapter 21: Death-Raising of Lazarus. Jewish Burying Rites and Sepulchres    Chapter 22: Journey to Jerusalem. Coming Kingdom. Jewish views of Divorce    Chapter 23: Young Ruler leaves Sorrowful. Prophecy of Passion.    Chapter 24: Guest of Zacchaeus. Healing Blind Bartimaeus. Simon the Leper.

Book V. Cross and Crown.
Chapter 1: First Day Passion Week. Palm Sunday. Royal Entry into Jerusalem.    Chapter 2: Second Day Passion Week. Barren Fig Tree. Cleansing of Temple.    Chapter 3: Third Day Passion Week. Christ's Authority. Retrospect of Public Ministry    Chapter 4: Last Controversies - Discourses. Sadducees and Resurrection. Eight 'Woes' and Farewell    Chapter 5: Last Parables: Vineyard, Two Sons, Marriage of King's Sons    Chapter 6: Evening of Third Day: Mount of Olives - Discourse on Last Things.    Chapter 7: Parables: Last Things, Ten Virgins, Talents, King's Reckoning with Servants.    Chapter 8: Fourth Day Passion Week: Last Sabbatic Rest Betrayal of Judas: His Character    Chapter 9: Fifth Day Passion Week Make Ready the Passover!    Chapter 10: Paschal Supper - constitute Lord's Supper.    Chapter 11: Last Discourse: Prayer of Consecration Chapter 12: Gethsemane    Chapter 13: Before Annas and Caiaphas.
Jesus and Peter    Chapter 14: Morning of Good Friday    Chapter 15: Crucified, Dead and Buried    Chapter 16: Resurrection from the Dead    Chapter 17: Third Day He Rose Again - Ascended to Heaven