William Tyndale's Poignant Prison Letter
Account of the Reformation era prisoner William Tyndale who went to prison for translating the scriptures into English. From Captive Faith, a production of Christian History Institute.

http://chitorch.org/captivefaith/reformation/tyndale.php

John Hus Writes Friends from Prison
Account of the renaissance era prisoner Jan Hus who stood for reformation ideals in the face of the whole church. From Captive Faith, a production of Christian History Institute.

http://chitorch.org/captivefaith/renaissance/hus.php

Savonarola Imprisoned and Tortured
Account of the renaissance era prisoner Savonarola who recanted under torture. From Captive Faith, a production of Christian History Institute.

http://chitorch.org/captivefaith/renaissance/savonarola.php

Joan of Arc Defends Herself Alone in Prison
Account of the renaissance era prisoner Joan of Arc, who all alone defended herself bravely. From Captive Faith, a production of Christian History Institute.

http://chitorch.org/captivefaith/renaissance/joan.php

William Thorpe testifies to Christ While Imprisoned
Account of the renaissance era prisoner of conscience William Thorpe. From Captive Faith, a production of Christian History Institute.

http://chitorch.org/captivefaith/renaissance/thorpe.php

Theodulf of Orleans Pens a Praise-Hymn in Prison
Account of medieval bishop theodulf who wrote a beloved praise hymn while imprisoned in a monastery. From Captive Faith, a production of Christian History Institute.

http://chitorch.org/captivefaith/medieval/theodulf.php

Boethius Writes Philosophical Masterpiece in Prison
Account of Medieval philosopher-theologian Boethius, who wrote a masterpiece on suffering while on death row. From Captive Faith, a production of Christian History Institute.

http://chitorch.org/captivefaith/medieval/boethius.php

John Chrysostom's Death March
Account of medieval martyr Chrysostom who dropped dead on a forced march from prison to prison. From Captive Faith, a production of Christian History Institute.

http://chitorch.org/captivefaith/medieval/chrysostom.php

Pamphilius Translates the Bible in Prison
Account of early church martyr Pamphilius who translated the Bible while in prison. From Captive Faith, a production of Christian History Institute.

http://chitorch.org/captivefaith/earlychurch/pamphilius.php

Perpetua Finds Prison a Step to Heaven
Account of early church martyr Perpetua who discovered prison was a step toward heaven. From Captive Faith, a production of Christian History Institute.

http://chitorch.org/captivefaith/earlychurch/perpetua.php

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