The Sunday School, Its History And Development

""The Sunday School, Its History and Development: With an Account of the Sunday School Centenary of 1880"" is a book written by John Palmer and published in 1880. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history and evolution of Sunday schools, which were institutions established to provide religious education to children and young people on Sundays. The author begins by tracing the origins of Sunday schools back to the 18th century, when they were first established in England as a response to the poor state of education and the lack of religious instruction for children. He then goes on to describe the growth and spread of Sunday schools across Europe and America, highlighting the various challenges and successes that they faced along the way.The book also includes an account of the Sunday School Centenary of 1880, which celebrated the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Sunday School movement. The author provides a detailed description of the celebrations and events that took place during this historic occasion, including speeches, parades, and exhibitions.Overall, ""The Sunday School, Its History and Development"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of education, religion, and social movements. It provides a fascinating insight into the origins and evolution of Sunday schools, and highlights the important role that they have played in shaping modern 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.