Actes and monuments vs Fox's book of martyrs: Which Should You Read?

Both live on shelves: Martyrs, Christian martyrs, Persecution, Church history, Biography & Memoir, History

Cover of Actes and monuments

Actes and monuments John Foxe · 1563 ★★★★☆ 4.3 597 pages · ≈ 11 h 03 m · Demanding Find on Amazon

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Cover of Fox's book of martyrs

Fox's book of martyrs John Foxe · 1741 ★★★★☆ 3.9 448 pages · ≈ 8 h 18 m · Demanding Find on Amazon

The verdict

Readers rate Actes and monuments higher: 4.3 vs 3.9 from 20125 votes.
Fox's book of martyrs is the quicker read — about 8 hours vs 11 for Actes and monuments.

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