NARRATOR: The company’s name, Zion, was chosen for its numerous biblical meanings. The earliest references to Zion in the Bible refer to the Citadel of Zion on the flank of the lower eastern hill of Jerusalem, in what became known as the City of David. Later the name became associated with the higher western hill of Jerusalem, overlooking the Temple Mount. David’s Tomb and the site of the Last Supper are both located on Mount Zion. In the poetic writings, Zion becomes the equivalent of Jerusalem, the religious capital and spiritual heart of the People of Israel. The name Zion also refers to the People of Israel themselves. After their exile from the Holy Land, Zion has meant to Jews their homeland, together with Jerusalem and the Temple, in all of Israel’s ancient glory. Among Christians, the name Zion is city of God, or the heavenly Jerusalem. Because of the Christian vision that lies at the heart of Zion Oil, founder John Brown felt that it was necessary for Zion to help give back to those in need, both in the United States and Israel. ET 09:50 John Brown: tells of charitable foundations; ET 10:31 Narrator: It might seem like a small international oil company would face a number of challenges operating in a region that often inspires fear and concern as well as a number of questions for investors and shareholders. Will the Israeli government cooperate with an American company? How will political unrest and terrorism affect the future of the project? Will the project be …

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