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The Shroud of Turin, a highly controversial holy relic, has caused heated debates within the Catholic Church. Over time, it faced scepticism as a possible forgery due to carbon dating tests pointing to an origin roughly 800 to 1000 years after Christ's era.
In this video, we'll be diving into the new evidence that came into light proving that the holy relic is real.
In this video, we'll be diving into the new evidence that came into light proving that the holy relic is real.
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00:00The Shroud of Turin, a highly controversial holy relic, has caused heated debates even within the
00:05Catholic Church. Over time it faced skepticism as a possible forgery due to carbon dating tests
00:11pointing to an origin roughly 800 to 1,000 years after Christ's era. However, recent evidence has
00:18emerged, bringing fresh perspectives on its authenticity. Interestingly, a member of the
00:23original examining team has boldly claimed that the testing process was flawed, rendering the
00:28results unreliable. To make matters more intriguing, the raw data from these tests remained hidden from
00:35the public for a staggering 27 years. There were even rumors of financial incentives given to the
00:41laboratories involved, possibly to perpetuate the notion that the Shroud of Turin is merely a medieval
00:47fabrication. This leads us to ponder, could there be government institutions with an interest in
00:53concealing the secrets behind the Shroud of Turin? Carefully preserved since the year 1578, the Shroud of
01:01Turin found its sanctuary in the royal chapel of the Cathedral of San Giovanni Battista. Its dimensions
01:08were awe-inspiring, stretching to a length of 4.3 meters and a width of 1.1 meters. What made it truly
01:15captivating, though, were the faint brownish images that seemed to grace its surface. If one gazed upon
01:22the Shroud, they would behold the ghostly impressions of a gaunt, sunken-eyed figure, a man standing at a
01:28height of 5 feet 7 inches. It was as if the Shroud had borne witness to the last moments of life, with
01:35one half of the cloth showcasing the image of a body laid lengthwise, and the other half gracefully
01:41folding over to cover the entire front from face to feet. But that was not all. The images on the Shroud
01:48were said to contain marks that were eerily reminiscent of the wounds endured during the
01:53crucifixion of Jesus Christ. There were thorn marks on the head, as though a crown of thorns had been
01:59painfully pressed upon it. Lacerations on the back seemed to speak of a brutal flogging, while bruises
02:06on the shoulders hinted at the weight of a heavy burden carried. The most poignant of all were the
02:11stains, believed to be blood, scattered across the Shroud. These stains, it was whispered, were the
02:18sacred reminders of the ultimate sacrifice made for humanity. However, it is important to note that
02:24the Catholic Church does not take an official stance on the authenticity of the relic. The Church has
02:30refrained from asserting that it is anything beyond an icon of Christian devotion. They do acknowledge that
02:36millions of pilgrims see it as a symbol representing the mystery of the Passion and Death of the Lord.
02:41Since the late 19th century, scholars have delved into the Shroud's mysteries,
02:46employing scientific methods in a quest to ascertain its authenticity. A remarkable observation surfaced
02:52in 1898 when experts noted that the sepia-tone images on the Shroud bore an uncanny resemblance to
02:59photographic negatives rather than positive images. In 1988, the Vatican decided to address the
03:05authenticity question once and for all. They entrusted three laboratories in different countries with
03:11tiny samples of the Shroud's linen cloth, each no bigger than a postage stamp. The purpose was to
03:17conduct carbon-14 dating on these samples and establish the Shroud's age. Much to their collective
03:24astonishment, all three laboratories independently reached the same conclusion. The cloth had been
03:30woven between 1260 and 1390. However, here's the intriguing part. Despite the carbon dating results,
03:37scientists are unable to explain the image on the Shroud. It displays a photographic negative of a body
03:42bearing wounds consistent with those that Christ would have had. While experts can confidently tell
03:48that the Shroud is not from the time of Christ, they remain unable to definitively explain what it truly
03:54represents. For over a century, scientists have diligently pursued the investigation of this sacred
04:00relic, yearning for a definitive answer. Yet despite the employment of the most advanced scientific
04:06technology today, no one has managed to replicate the mysterious image it bears. Nevertheless,
04:13scientific progress has brought forth a gradual unveiling of new evidence, bolstering the case
04:19for the Shroud of Turin's authenticity. To begin, let's consider the insights of Barry Schwartz,
04:25a member of the team that conducted the initial examination of the Shroud. He served as the official
04:30photographer for the Shroud of Turin research project. The primary aim of their study was to
04:36ascertain the formation process behind the image on the Shroud. Being a non-practicing Jew at that time,
04:43he had reservations about joining the team and doubted the authenticity of the Shroud,
04:48assuming it was merely an intricate painting. Nevertheless, during their meticulous examination
04:53of the fabric, he stumbled upon one of the enduring mysteries of the image, which continues to
04:59captivate researchers to this day. He clarified that they utilized a specialized instrument designed
05:05for X-ray evaluation, capable of stretching the lights and darks of an image vertically into space
05:11in proportion to their density. Ordinarily this process would lead to a distorted image, but with
05:17the Shroud, a natural three-dimensional relief of a human figure became apparent. This indicates a
05:23significant correlation between the image's density, its lights and darks, and the distance between the
05:29cloth and the body. He stated that the only reasonable interpretation for this phenomenon
05:34is an interaction between the cloth and the body, ruling out the possibility of it being a mere
05:39projection, as photographs or artworks do not possess the same kind of information present in the Shroud.
05:45Their initial search for evidence of paint, pigments or binders that could imply artificial creation of
05:52the image yielded no results. Instead, their thorough examination revealed that the image was composed of
05:58yellow discolored fibers, and the darkness of specific areas was determined by the concentration of
06:04these fibers. In essence, there was no evidence of any external substance or intervention that could
06:10explain the image's formation. Despite this finding, it was the radiocarbon test conducted 10 years after
06:17their examination that ultimately led to the conclusion that the Shroud was not authentic.
06:23However, Barry highlights the suspicious aspect that it took an arduous 27 years under the Freedom of
06:30Information Act to obtain the raw data from the British Museum, which supervised the three labs conducting
06:36the radiocarbon testing. Such a prolonged delay in releasing the data is highly uncommon in scientific
06:42practice. Normally, scientists publish their work in journals and share the raw data, allowing other
06:49researchers to validate or expand upon their findings as a standard part of the scientific method.
06:55Once the raw data was finally obtained, it shed light on the reasons for the reluctance to release it.
07:00The data showed that the sample taken from the Shroud was inhomogeneous, meaning it was a strip cut from
07:07the cloth with one date at one end, and another date hundreds of years later at the other end of
07:12the strip. Consequently, there was no specific point on the strip that could be definitively linked to
07:18the date of the entire cloth. Furthermore, they did not take any control samples from other areas of the
07:24Shroud, which is crucial for reliable radiocarbon dating. There is evidence in the corner where the
07:30sample was taken that shows the presence of interwoven cotton. This discovery contradicts Jewish law,
07:37known as the mixing of the kinds, which prohibits combining wool with cotton or cotton with linen.
07:43A burial shroud of someone of high stature is supposed to be made of pure linen, but the finding of cotton in
07:49the corner implies that a repair or re-weaving was done in that area. Consequently, the radiocarbon dating
07:55was performed on a repaired corner of the Shroud, making it impossible to obtain an accurate date
08:01for any other part of the cloth. Immediately after the results were leaked, before their official
08:06publication, claiming that the Shroud was medieval, suspicions arose regarding the motivations behind
08:13the research. The British Museum, particularly the Oxford Laboratory, one of the three labs involved in
08:19examining the Shroud, received a substantial sum of one million pounds sterling from anonymous donors
08:25with the specific intention of debunking the Shroud. This raises the question, could there be
08:31influential groups with vested interests in denying the authenticity of the Shroud? Blood chemistry has
08:37also been employed in the search for evidence supporting the authenticity of the fabric. The blood
08:43stains found on it were of type A-B, a rarity among the general population but more common among Jewish
08:49individuals. The blood exhibited an astonishingly vivid red color that defied normal aging, hinting at
08:56unimaginable suffering endured by the individuals wrapped within the Shroud. The blood stains cascading
09:02down the arms provided clear evidence of a cruel crucifixion, with the angle of the blood flow perfectly
09:08matching the movements of a crucifixion victim. Surprisingly, the blood stains predated the image on the Shroud,
09:15indicating that the unique image-forming process occurred precisely 72 hours after the blood came
09:21into contact with the cloth, leading to an astonishing transformation. Upon further investigation,
09:28researchers discovered a combination of travertine aragonite and Jerusalem limestone in the dirt found
09:34on the Shroud, which is the same limestone found in Jesus' tombs in Jerusalem. This finding raised
09:41intriguing possibilities. Additionally, the fabric contained 49 different types of pollen, with 33
09:47originating exclusively from Palestine and three unique to Jerusalem, potentially linking it to the
09:53infamous crown of thorns. Moreover, the utilization of advanced wide-angle X-ray scattering enabled
10:00researchers to achieve more accurate and dependable dating of the fabric. Physicists examined the eyes
10:07of the man depicted on the Shroud, and discovered faint traces of ancient coins used in Jewish burials
10:13during the first century, which matched the coins employed by Pontius Pilate during that era. Furthermore,
10:19the size of the Shroud is remarkably close to an ancient unit of measurement, measuring two by eight cubits.
10:25Notably, a three-inch wide side strip on the Shroud was sewn with a unique stitch that was exclusively
10:32used in Palestine during the first century, forging a strong connection to the past. Throughout centuries,
10:39artistic depictions of the Crucifixion typically showed nails being driven through the palms. However,
10:45archaeological revelations have emerged, indicating that the nails were actually driven through the wrists,
10:51aligning with what is depicted on the Shroud. The punctures around the head also perfectly match the
10:57shape of thorns, remarkably in line with the biblical narrative of the crown of thorns.
11:02Abrasions on the shoulders suggest the burden of carrying a heavy, rough object,
11:07possibly across blood-soaked soil, indicating moments of stumbling and falling. Wounds on the nose,
11:14potentially resulting from a fall or a beating, add another layer of authenticity to the Shroud's
11:19narrative. Not to be overlooked, the side wound bears a striking resemblance to a two-inch wide
11:26elliptical wound, reminiscent of a Roman spear. The reverse image on the Shroud reveals a remarkable
11:32separation of blood and clear blood serum, mirroring the phenomenon witnessed when a person dies from a
11:37wound. This eerie resemblance to the biblical accounts, as described in John's Gospel, adds to the
11:44enigmatic allure of the Shroud. All these astounding details come together to portray a single man and an
11:52extraordinary historical tale, the story of Jesus Christ. Hidden within the fabric, researchers have
11:59also uncovered remarkable discoveries, inscriptions that defy explanation. Three distinct lines below and
12:06beside the chin reveal clear and precise writings. How did they decipher these markings? By carefully dividing the
12:13Shroud's official photographs into countless squares and using advanced visualization techniques to
12:19analyze their optical characteristics. Barbara Frail, a researcher from the Vatican, employed computer
12:26enhanced images of the Shroud to decipher faintly written words in Greek, Latin and Aramaic scattered
12:33across the cloth. According to her findings, the words include the name Jesus of Nazareth in Greek.
12:40She asserts that this finding dismisses the possibility of the text being of medieval origin,
12:45because no Christian at that time, even a forger, would have mentioned Jesus without acknowledging his
12:50divinity. To do otherwise would risk being branded a heretic. In addition, she extracted the words from
12:56enhanced photos of the Shroud and presented them to experts, who agreed that the writing style was typical
13:02of the Middle East in the first century, which corresponds to the time of Jesus. And so, the
13:08question emerges. How did the image appear on the fabric in the first place? Countless theories have
13:14been put forth in an attempt to unravel the mystery behind its formation. In 2002, Raymond Rogers from
13:21the Los Alamos National Laboratory in New Mexico, a prominent figure in scientific testing of the Shroud,
13:27argued that a simple chemical transformation could account for the image. He proposed that even
13:33moderate heat, perhaps around 40 degrees Celsius or 104 degrees Fahrenheit, a temperature that a dead
13:39body could briefly attain if it experienced hyperthermia or dehydration, might be enough to
13:45discolor the sugary carbohydrate compounds on the surface of cotton fibers. Rogers insisted that it doesn't
13:50require a miracle. While this idea is reassuringly mundane, there is little evidence supporting it in
13:57this specific context. After all, it's not a common occurrence being observed on funeral shrouds.
14:03Another theory posits that the discoloration of the fibers resulted from a chemical reaction
14:08with a substance emitted from the body. In the early 1900s, French biologist Paul Vignon proposed that
14:15this substance might have been ammonia generated from the breakdown of urea in sweat. However,
14:21this explanation falls short, as the image produced would be too blurry. In 1982, biophysicist John DeSalvo
14:29suggested an alternative. The substance could be lactic acid from sweat. This compound is known for
14:36producing dark negative images like the Volkringer images of plant leaves that are left between the pages
14:41of a book for an extended period, where substances exuded from the leaf react with paper fibers.
14:47However, one particular explanation stands out. A researcher named John Jackson concluded that
14:53vacuum UV radiation remains the sole plausible explanation for the formation of the image.
14:58To transform linen into a perfectly photographically sensitive material, light radiation is required,
15:05but it must be devoid of any accompanying heat radiation. To produce the image on the shroud,
15:10an astounding amount of approximately several billion watts of light radiation would be required,
15:16surpassing anything known from UV radiation sources today. If the accompanying heat energy were present,
15:22the cloth would have vaporized in an unimaginably brief span, less than 1 40 billionth of a second.
15:29Such a process would demand a magnitude of power greater than the total electrical energy generated by
15:34our entire planet combined. It becomes evident that only a miracle from the almighty God could
15:40account for such a phenomenon. The Shroud of Turin, to some, may be dismissed as a fake,
15:45but for millions of devoted believers, it stands as an unparalleled symbol of the profound sacrifice made
15:51by Jesus to redeem humanity. It transcends mere fabric and becomes a timeless testament of faith,
15:59inspiring hearts and souls throughout the ages. What are your thoughts about this? I hope you like
16:05our story. Until the next one.
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