Five English Reformers by J. C. Ryle is a stirring account of five men who gave their lives for the gospel during the English Reformation—John Hooper, Rowland Taylor, Hugh Latimer, John Bradford, and Nicholas Ridley. Ryle begins by asking why such faithful servants of Christ were condemned to die and answers by unfolding the biblical convictions that drove their courage and sealed their testimony.

Through vivid and compassionate storytelling, Ryle captures both the humanity and the heroism of these martyrs. He portrays their unshakable faith, their love for Scripture, and their unwavering stand for the truth of justification by faith alone. Each life becomes a living sermon on what it means to follow Christ without compromise, even unto death.

More than a historical record, this book is a call to examine the strength of our own convictions. Ryle urges readers to consider whether we hold the same truths that the Reformers died to defend. Five English Reformers is both a tribute to their faith and a challenge to the modern church to stand firm for the gospel in every generation.