Deep Dive into Foxe's Book of Martyrs by John Foxe - Martyrdom of Rawlins White

Rawlins White was a simple and unlearned fisherman who lived and worked in the town of Cardiff for at least twenty years, where he was well-regarded by his neighbors. Despite his lack of formal education, he learned about his faith by having his son read to him from the Holy Scriptures and other good books every night after supper. He embraced the truth during the Reformation under King Edward's reign.When Queen Mary succeeded King Edward, bringing a return of traditional religious practices, Rawlins White was apprehended as a man suspected of heresy. He was brought before Bishop Llandaff, who attempted to make him recant his opinions through threats, promises, and even prayer for his conversion. Rawlins White remained steadfast in his beliefs, refusing to revoke his opinions or show reverence during Mass.After failing to persuade him, the bishop read the definitive sentence condemning him as a heretic. Rawlins White was imprisoned in Chepstow, then in Cardiff Castle for one whole year, and finally in a prison in Cardiff called Cockmarel for about three weeks, spending his time in prayer and singing Psalms.He was ultimately executed by being burned at the stake. At the execution site, he saw his weeping family, kissed the ground, and challenged a priest's interpretation of Scripture. As the fire consumed him, he cried out, "O Lord, receive my spirit!" The narrative portrays his death as a martyrdom for his testimony of God's truth.Reformed Theologian GPT: https://chat.openai.com/g/g-XXwzX1gnv-reformed-theologianPatreon: patreon.com/edi_reformed