Jesse Lyman Hurlbut

Born in 1843, he became an American Methodist Episcopal clergyman and author whose books were widely used for Bible study and religious education. His writing focused on making complex subjects easier to understand, especially for general readers, families, and young people.

He is best remembered for works such as Hurlbut's Story of the Bible, along with books on biblical geography, church history, and Christian doctrine. His approach was practical and readable, which helped his books remain popular well beyond his own lifetime.

He died in 1930, leaving behind a large body of devotional and educational writing that continued to shape Protestant religious reading in the early twentieth century.