Vishal Mangalwadi is an international lecturer, social reformer, cultural and political columnist, and author of thirteen books. Born and raised in India, he studied philosophy at universities, and founded a community to serve the rural poor. Vishal continued his involvement in community development, serving at the headquarters of two national political parties, where he worked for the empowerment and liberation of peasants and the lower castes. He speaks all over the world on the Bible's role in creating the modern world and the reforming power of the Bible.