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.
The Gospel having spread itself into Persia, the pagan priests, who worshipped the sun, were greatly alarmed, and dreaded the loss of that influence … - 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 …
- 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 w… - 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 w…
The first persecution of the Church took place in the year 67, under Nero, the sixth emperor of Rome. - John Foxe
The first persecution of the Church took place in the year 67, under Nero, the sixth emperor of Rome.
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 … - 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 …
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 a… - 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 a…
A Protestant has seldom any mercy shown him, and a Jew, who turns Christian, is far from being secure. - John Foxe
A Protestant has seldom any mercy shown him, and a Jew, who turns Christian, is far from being secure.
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 ow… - 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 ow…
When the Christians, upon these occasions, received martyrdom, they were ornamented, and crowned with garlands of flowers; for which they, in heaven,… - John Foxe
When the Christians, upon these occasions, received martyrdom, they were ornamented, and crowned with garlands of flowers; for which they, in heaven,…
But, though persecuting malice raged, yet the Gospel shone with resplendent brightness; and, firm as an impregnable rock, withstood the attacks of it… - John Foxe
But, though persecuting malice raged, yet the Gospel shone with resplendent brightness; and, firm as an impregnable rock, withstood the attacks of it…
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