The Sunday School, Its History And Development: With An Account Of The Sunday School Centenary Of 1880 (1880)

By John Palmer

Book Overview

""The Sunday School, Its History And Development: With An Account Of The Sunday School Centenary Of 1880"" is a book written by John Palmer in the year 1880. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history and evolution of Sunday schools, which were institutions that provided religious education to children on Sundays. The author begins by tracing the origins of Sunday schools in Britain, where they first emerged in the late 18th century as a response to the perceived moral decline of society. He then discusses the spread of Sunday schools to other countries, including the United States, where they became an important part of the Protestant religious landscape. The book also includes a detailed account of the Sunday School Centenary of 1880, which marked the 100th anniversary of the founding of the first Sunday school in Britain. The author describes the various celebrations and events that took place to commemorate the occasion, including a meeting of Sunday school teachers from around the world in London. Overall, ""The Sunday School, Its History And Development"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of religious education and the role of Sunday schools in shaping the moral and social fabric of society.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166283399
• ISBN13: 9781166283391
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 94 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"