The Roots of Christian Zionism with Robert O. Smith - Christian Zionism Series ep. #1

In the inaugural episode of our series on Christian Zionism, Daniel Bannoura has a conversation with Robert O. Smith about the roots of Christian Zionism. Robert traces it back to the Reformation in the 16th century and explores its expansion throughout Europe, Britain, and the United States.

In their extended conversation for our Patreon supporters, Daniel and Robert explore the relevance of this history of Christian Zionism to us today and how much that history repeats itself today. To access this extended conversation and previous ones, consider ⁠supporting us on Patreon⁠.

Robert O. Smith is a citizen of the Chickasaw Nation and assistant professor of history at the University of North Texas, and an advisor on Jerusalem affairs to the Royal Court of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. He is also the author of the book ⁠"More Desired than Our Owne Salvation: The Roots of Christian Zionism⁠."


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Show Notes:
⁠Robert O. Smith, More Desired than Our Owne Salvation: The Roots of Christian Zionism⁠: https://www.amazon.com/More-Desired-t...

⁠Marc Ellis, Towards a Jewish Theology of Liberation⁠: https://www.baylorpress.com/978160258...