Thomas H. Campbell Knihy

Light on a people's forward path comes from behind - from the past. Because Cumberland Presbyterians are eager for illumination for their ongoing mission this set of books have been written. In "A People Called Cumberland Presbyterians" three writers have endeavored to directly and effectively present the convictions, dedication and purpose that formed this Presbyterian denomination on the American frontier and have impelled it through more than 160 years to the present. The books illuminate some of the most distinctive traits of the church. Many persons and events come to life in it. Not only the better known heroes and heroines of the movement are presented, but also many of the lesser known who play colorful and significant roles, and details typical of the ongoing life of the church are here, along with accounts of the stirring hours of its history.

Good News on the Frontier was written to be a companion volume to Through the Ages and part of the Covenant Life Curriculum in 1964. It quickly captured the affection of the Cumberland Presbyterian denomination. Even though a much more comprehensive church history, A People Called Cumberland Presbyterian, was published in 1972, many people still look to Good News as an effective overview and easy study. Good News divides the history of the denomination into 13 weekly lessons.