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Blood Cries Out
Pentecostals, Ecology, and the Groans of Creation
Pentecostals, Peacemaking, and Social Justice
Edited by A. J. Swoboda
Foreword by Steven Bouma-Prediger
Imprint: Pickwick Publications
A. J. Swoboda is a professor, author, and pastor of Theophilus (theophiluschurch.com) in Portland, OR. He teaches theology, Bible, pastoral studies, and Christian history at George Fox Evangelical Seminary, Fuller Seminary, and a number of other universities and Bible colleges. Previous to this, A. J. served as a campus pastor at the University of Oregon. His doctoral research at the University of Birmingham (UK) explored the never-ending relationship between the Holy Spirit and ecology. He is a member of the American Academy of Religion and the Society for Pentecostal Studies. A. J. is the author of A Glorious Dark and Introducing Evangelical Ecotheology, among other books. You can find his website and blog at www.ajswoboda.com.
"This edited collection of essays is a very welcome addition to the emerging literature on ecotheology from pentecostal scholars. They provide original contributions full of insight and wisdom from historical, theological, and contemporary studies. They also challenge theologians both inside and outside of Pentecostalism to bring ecology and theology into deeper and more sustained conversation. Swoboda should be congratulated for editing such a lively and interesting set of essays that will become a reference point for scholars and students of pentecostal ecotheology."
--Mark J. Cartledge, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
"A. J. Swoboda is a singular new voice urging evangelicals to follow the call to care for God's creation. In Blood Cries Out, he shines a light on the beginnings of Earth Day and the pentecostal roots of John McConnell Jr.'s drive to establish this holiday. With his signature wisdom and accessibility, Swoboda has crafted another essential volume. Highly recommended!"
--Matthew Sleeth, Blessed Earth, Lexington, KY