IS ZIONISM ANCIENT? Coin Recently Unearthed in Jerusalem Near Temple Mount Reminds Us it is

In this episode of our FAQ Series, Jeff talks to Ze'ev Orenstein about the discovery of an ancient coin found just south of the Temple Mount in Jerusalem, just before Tisha B'Av (the 9th day of the Hebrew month of Av) 2025. The coin reads, "For the Redemption of Zion" and is evidence of a very ancient longing for Jews to be sovereign over Jerusalem as God promised. Little did those ancient Jews know that their longings would be fulfilled roughly 2000 years later. The concept of Zionism is an ancient and biblical concept, and idea that Jesus supported as a Jew who obeyed and followed the Hebrew Bible. 

Ze’ev Orenstein is the Director of International Affairs for the City of David Foundation. To that end, he is responsible for strengthening awareness of and support for the archeological site among those shaping public policy and opinion. As such, he has delivered briefings in the White House, the State Department and on Capitol Hill, as well as led in-person tours of the City of David for countless diplomats, dignitaries, faith leaders, journalists, and members of Congress.