Organizing and Building Up the Sunday School Modern Sunday School Manuals

"Organizing and Building Up the Sunday School" by Jesse Lyman Hurlbut is a manual, probably from the early 1900s, focusing on how to run a Sunday school effectively. This book provides a detailed view of what makes a Sunday school work well, offering hands-on suggestions and ideas about teaching religion. It discusses important topics such as what makes a good teacher, how to organize classes, how the Sunday school should be managed, and how it fits in with the church. Hurlbut starts by explaining how important Sunday schools had become by the early 1900s, reaching many people from different backgrounds. He explains that Sunday schools began in the late 1700s with Robert Raikes in England and grew into a system where regular people led and managed the schools, focusing on teaching religion through the Bible. This introduction sets the stage for a thorough exploration of the structures needed for a successful Sunday school, stressing the need for classes based on age, trained teachers, and a welcoming space for all learners.