The J. Burden Show An Orthodox Perspective on Zionism w/ Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Lemelson: Ep. 475
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May 7, 2026 Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Lemelson, a Greek Orthodox priest and commentator on theology and geopolitics, discusses Christian Zionism's roots and spread. He traces its Puritan and Schofield Bible origins. They explore financial ties, influence networks, and how media and symbolism shape American Christian support for Israel. He contrasts Orthodox theology with Zionist and nationalist interpretations.
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Orthodox Priest With International Parish Experience
- Fr. Emmanuel Lemelson is a married Greek Orthodox priest with parish experience across the US and Europe.
- He served in New England and multiple countries and has four children, grounding his perspective in global Orthodoxy.
Gaza Conflict Sparked Podcast Focus On Zionism
- Fr. Emmanuel traced his interest in Christian Zionism to the Gaza hostilities and the resulting humanitarian catastrophe.
- He links the contemporary violence to American Christian Zionist political influence and began podcast episodes addressing it.
Protestant Roots Of Christian Zionism
- Christian Zionism arose from Protestant sola scriptura reading that expected Israel's restoration before Christ's return.
- Early Puritan thinkers like Thomas Brightman and Francis Kett seeded the idea in the 16th century.