Deep Dive into Foxe's Book of Martyrs by John Foxe - The Persecution of Dr. Aegidio

Dr. Aegidio received his education at the university of Alcala, where he earned several degrees and focused particularly on sacred Scriptures and school divinity. He was elected professor of theology after the death of his predecessor and performed his duties so effectively that his reputation for learning and piety was circulated throughout Europe.Despite his widespread respect, Aegidio had enemies who laid a complaint against him with the inquisitors. This led to him being cited and subsequently imprisoned in a dungeon. However, many people, especially those at the cathedral church at Seville and from the bishopric of Dortois, highly approved of his doctrines, deeming them perfectly consonant with true religion. These supporters petitioned the emperor on his behalf, and the emperor, described as not being a bigot, ordered his immediate enlargement.Upon release, Aegidio visited the church of Valladolid and worked to promote religion. He eventually returned home, fell sick, and died in extreme old age.His death did not end the conflict. The inquisitors, feeling thwarted in their malice while he was alive, determined to wreak their vengeance on him when dead. Taking advantage of the emperor's preoccupation with a military expedition, they ordered his remains to be dug out of the grave soon after his burial. A legal process was carried out against his remains, which were then condemned to be burnt, a sentence that was carried out.Reformed Theologian GPT: https://chat.openai.com/g/g-XXwzX1gnv-reformed-theologianPatreon: patreon.com/edi_reformed