Sharon Erickson Nepstad

The Prophet and the Bodhisattva

World Religions

“Charles Strain offers a beautiful synthesis of Daniel Berrigan and Thich Nhat Hanh's insights. Without glorifying or sentimentalizing these men, he shows how their roles are essential complements in peace work. The prophet exposes injustice and articulates the imperative need for social transformation; the bodhisattva offers the skills to repair social relations without falling prey to moral superiority. This book is important reading for peacemakers and anyone interested in religious social engagement.”