The Light and the Glory
by Peter J. Marshall, Jr. and David B. Manuel, Jr.
Fleming H. Revell Company, 1977
Reviewed by Donald J. Cleveland

"I have found this book to be a real source of illumination concerning the beginnings of our great nation, founded upon the Light of Christ," writes Cleveland, who adds, "The dedication at the beginning — which illustrates the gist of the book — reads as follows: 'To the memory of all the nameless Americans who chose the Covenant Way.'"

Cleveland calls The Light and the Glory "a thoroughly researched account of the founding of our country," adding that, "It began with Columbus and the goal: to bear the Light of Christ. Then, the early friars and priests, Pilgrims, Puritans and evangelists who followed were successful as long as they kept the Light as their mission." Our reviewer's conclusion: "Every American should read this book."