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Over two thousand years ago, one of the most known figures in history, Jesus Christ was born. He conducted a ministry in Judea in which he proclaimed His identity as the Son of God. As a consequence of this, He was crucified, and according to Christian doctrine, He experienced resurrection after spending two nights in a tomb.
The Resurrection of Jesus Christ is the cornerstone of the Christian faith. One of the most disputed sacred relics is believed to stand as one of the most compelling pieces of evidence for Christ's resurrection - the Shroud of Turin.
The Resurrection of Jesus Christ is the cornerstone of the Christian faith. One of the most disputed sacred relics is believed to stand as one of the most compelling pieces of evidence for Christ's resurrection - the Shroud of Turin.
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00:00Over 2,000 years ago, one of the most known figures in history, Jesus Christ, was born.
00:06He conducted a ministry in Judea in which he proclaimed his identity as the Son of God.
00:11As a consequence of this, he was crucified, and according to Christian doctrine,
00:16he experienced resurrection after spending two nights in a tomb.
00:20The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the cornerstone of the Christian faith.
00:24One of the most disputed sacred relics is believed to stand as one of the most compelling
00:28pieces of evidence for Christ's resurrection, the Shroud of Turin.
00:33Mocked by the scientific community as a mere medieval forgery,
00:37mainly due to previous carbon dating results, the Shroud underwent a thorough examination.
00:42Despite all skepticism, it frequently seems as if a divine influence is directing its path
00:48to reveal to the world that it does, in fact, hold the memory of one of Christianity's holiest
00:53occurrences, the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
00:56In a breakthrough hailed as one of the most momentous in the history of the Holy Relic,
01:01researchers managed to unveil an inscribed name on it, providing conclusive proof of its authenticity.
01:08Before we delve further into this recent discovery, let's first explore the rich historical background
01:13of the Shroud.
01:15In the Gospel of John, we find a reference to the burial clothes left in the tomb, and it
01:20appears that these garments played a pivotal role in John's belief in Jesus' resurrection.
01:25It's believed that the Shroud of Turin may have been used to envelop the body of Jesus Christ
01:30upon his resurrection.
01:32Given the ongoing questioning of the Shroud of Turin's authenticity, providing a definitive
01:37history for it is also a challenging task.
01:40The first documented historical reference to the Shroud appears in a text from 1389,
01:46which recounts a public exhibition of the Shroud in 1355 in Lirae, France, by a French knight
01:52named Geoffrey de Charny. Nevertheless, it faced resistance even from within the church.
01:58Bishop Pierre d'Arcise of Troye in a letter to the Pope, labeled it as a skillfully crafted
02:03painting and a deliberate forgery.
02:06The Shroud eventually came into the possession of the House of Savoy, Italy's royal family in 1453,
02:12and it remained in their ownership until 1986, when it was bequeathed to Pope John Paul II
02:18and his successors upon the death of Umberto II of Savoy.
02:23Starting in 1464, the Shroud found a home in a dedicated chapel in Chambéry, nestled in
02:29the French Alps.
02:31A significant event occurred there on December 4, 1532, when a fire damaged the Shroud, leading
02:38some to speculate that this incident may have influenced the controversial results of the
02:421988 radiocarbon dating of the material. In 1578, this relic discovered its sanctuary within the
02:50royal chapel of the Cathedral of San Giovanni Battista in Turin, Italy. Subsequently, it gained
02:58widespread recognition as the Shroud of Turin. The Shroud is truly extraordinary, presenting a
03:04three-dimensional rendering of an entire human form. This burial fabric exhibits exceptionally
03:09detailed, life-size depictions of a crucified man, unlike any other artifact in the world.
03:15This image is believed to depict none other than Jesus Christ himself. In an era where technology's
03:21prowess allows for nearly boundless achievements, it remains a perplexing enigma that no one has
03:26succeeded in replicating the mysterious image or the distinctive characteristics of the Holy Shroud.
03:33The Shroud of Turin has been a topic of fervent debate, and has been subjected to rigorous
03:37examination for more than 115 years. Nevertheless, the weight of substantial findings leans towards
03:45its association with Jesus Christ. You might remember the carbon dating tests from 1988 that
03:52were initially used to challenge its authenticity. But these tests have now been shown to be wrong,
03:58conflicting with other scientific methods, archaeological data, and physical evidence.
04:03Let's begin by discussing the recent discoveries made by Dr. Gilbert R. Lavoie, a dedicated researcher
04:09who has devoted 20 years to a unique blend of medical and scriptural investigations regarding
04:15this sacred relic. He has recently unveiled compelling evidence that unequivocally establishes the Shroud
04:21as a representation of the precise moment of Jesus' resurrection. He arrived at the conclusion that the image on
04:28the Shroud portrays an individual in an upright position rather than a figure in a supine burial
04:34posture. A close examination of the frontal image of the Shroud reveals that the hair cascades down on
04:41both sides of the face following the natural pull of gravity. This same gravitational principle holds true
04:48when scrutinizing the back image, where the hair flows over the shoulders and descends down the back,
04:53perfectly in sync with the posture of an upright individual. The pivotal factor here is the force
04:59of gravity, which profoundly influences not only the behavior of the hair, but also the overall
05:05appearance of the body when it transitions from an upright position to a supine one. This revelation
05:10was substantiated through a series of experiments in which an unclothed individual reclined on his back
05:16atop a glass surface. Illustrated by the artist's renditions, it becomes evident how the man's hair
05:22naturally flows backward and lies flattened against the glass. Moreover, there is a noticeable compression
05:28in the anatomical contours of the back, buttocks, and lower legs. The image on the Shroud is expected
05:34to match the traditional supine burial position that has been widely assumed. Nevertheless, the actual
05:41depiction of the Shroud contradicts this anticipated alignment. Instead, it presents an anatomical form
05:48closely resembling that of an upright individual. The flowing hair and the bodily configuration of the
05:53man imprinted on the Shroud undeniably reflect the stance of an upright person. Moreover, the figure on
06:00the Shroud isn't shown as if he's standing or resting on anything. He seems to be floating, which raises the
06:06question, why does he appear suspended in mid-air? The answer to this mystery might well be rooted in
06:13the Holy Bible. This striking visual representation serves as a profound testament to the resurrection
06:19of Jesus. Furthermore, numerous discoveries on the Shroud provide compelling evidence for its
06:24association with the image of Jesus Christ. An illustrative instance is the research conducted
06:30by Dr. Joseph Kolbach, who identified limestone containing dirt on the Shroud. This limestone was
06:36just like the kind found in the tombs of Jesus in Jerusalem. It's called Jerusalem limestone, and it's
06:42mainly from Jerusalem. What's interesting is that the limestone on the Shroud looked a lot like a sample from the
06:48Damascus Gate, which is close to Golgotha. This suggests that the person on the Shroud probably walked around
06:55Jerusalem before being crucified. Moreover, the image on the Shroud appeared to vividly capture the marks of the
07:01hardships and injuries that Jesus Christ experienced on the path to his ultimate sacrifice, the crucifixion.
07:09Abrasions on both shoulders suggest the strain of carrying a heavy, rough object like a cross, while abrasions
07:15on one knee imply that the man fell, leaving traces of dirt. Other areas on the Shroud show a mixture of soil and
07:23blood, indicating that he hid his head on the ground during his fall to his knees. There were marks like thorns on the
07:29head as if a crown of thorns had been pressed onto it painfully. The wrist wound on the Shroud seems to be
07:34around the size of a one square centimeter square. Interestingly, in Rome, there's a church called the
07:41Holy Cross of Jerusalem that houses relics discovered by St. Helen, Emperor Constantine's mother. Among these
07:48relics, there's a nail believed to have been used in crucifixions, and astonishingly, it measures
07:53precisely one square centimeter in size. The Shroud of Turin also displays a distinctive elliptical wound
08:00on the side, roughly two inches in width, a dimension that corresponds to the size of a Roman
08:05spear. The depiction on the Shroud further reveals a separation between the red blood and clear blood
08:11serum, a phenomenon commonly observed when an individual has succumbed to death and sustained a
08:17wound. This separation results in the distinct discharge of both blood and water from the side wound.
08:23A detail explicitly mentioned in the Gospel of John. These specific characteristics align with
08:29only one account in history, pertaining to a singular individual. The most touching part was the
08:35stains on the Shroud, thought to be his blood. People said these stains were special reminders of the
08:41sacrifice made for humanity by Jesus. These details collectively add to the compelling evidence of
08:47the Shroud's authenticity and the sufferings endured by the individual it represents. Additionally, the Shroud
08:54contained traces of 49 different types of pollen. Out of these, 33 were only found in plants from
09:01Palestine, and three were unique to Jerusalem. This botanical evidence strongly indicates that the Shroud
09:07likely came from a time between March and April. It's even possible that one of these plants was used to
09:12make the crown of thorns. Physicists John Jackson and Eric Jumper had an interesting idea about the faint
09:19marks over the eyes of the man on the Shroud. They thought these marks might be coins, possibly used in
09:25Jewish burials during the first century. What's fascinating is that these coins were very similar in size to the
09:31ancient coins used in the era of Pontius Pilate from 2 BC to 33 AD. Moreover, the Shroud's dimensions are
09:39remarkably close to an old measurement standard, measuring 2 by 8 cubits. Interestingly, a 3-inch
09:46wide side strip on the Shroud was sewn using a special stitch that was only used in Palestine during the
09:52first century, creating a strong link to that historical period. Common depictions of crucifixion often
09:58show individuals being nailed through their palms, but archaeological findings challenge these
10:04portrayals from the Middle Ages. Research has confirmed that the nails used in crucifixion were
10:10actually driven through the wrists. This specific placement provided more stability and allowed the
10:16victim to move up and down on the cross, making it easier to breathe. The nail locations on the Shroud image
10:23match this, adding to its authenticity. And if that's not astonishing enough, there's another recent
10:28revelation that comes from researchers in Palermo, Italy. They've made a groundbreaking discovery that
10:34suggests the image on the Shroud isn't static. Instead, it displays subtle movements, akin to
10:40stroboscopic photography, where the figure seems to undergo slight shifts caused by intense bursts of
10:47energy radiating from the body. This adds an extra layer of fascination and enigma to the already
10:53captivating tale of the Shroud of Turin. The research outcomes unveil that the figure on the Shroud is
10:58presented in different poses, indicating that the hands, feet and chest exhibited movement in sync with
11:04the individual's breath. This revelation strongly implies the depiction of Jesus' resurrection on the
11:10Shroud of Turin. Nonetheless, the most substantial revelation pertaining to the Shroud has emerged from a
11:17Paris-based organization, the International Centre of Studies on the Shroud of Turin. Concealed within the
11:24fabric, researchers from this institution have unveiled astonishing findings, inscriptions that
11:29defy easy explanation. It can be observed that beneath and to the sides of the chin, there are three distinct
11:36and evenly spaced lines where no image appears. These scientists carefully broke down the official Shroud photos
11:43into many small squares, gave each square a level of brightness, and then used a program to analyze
11:49them visually. As a result, a set of letters gradually emerged, written in both Latin and Greek.
11:56These inscriptions reference Jesus, and one side bears the word Nazarene. The prevailing theory suggests
12:02that the text was inscribed on a separate document by a scribe, and then affixed to the Shroud over the face,
12:08a practice intended to aid relatives in the proper identification and burial of the deceased.
12:14The composition of the ink employed during that period could have facilitated the transfer of the
12:19writing onto the linen. Importantly, this inscription procedure did not interfere with the technique used
12:25to generate the image on the Shroud. According to researchers, this discovery effectively rules out
12:30the chance of the text originating from medieval times. They argue that even during that era,
12:36no Christian, not even a forger, would have referenced Jesus without recognizing his divine nature.
12:42Failing to do so would have carried the peril of being labeled a heretic.
12:47The improved images of the excerpted words have also been shared with other specialists,
12:51and they agreed that the writing style was consistent with the typical script from the
12:56Middle East during the first century, which corresponds to the time of Jesus. This unquestionably
13:02verifies that the person imprinted on the Shroud is indeed none other than Jesus, who selflessly gave
13:08his life for our salvation. This raises a significant question. Just how crucial is the narrative of
13:15Jesus' resurrection to Christian believers? In essence, without the resurrection story,
13:20the foundational belief in God's redeeming grace through Jesus would collapse. In rising from the dead,
13:27Jesus unequivocally affirmed his status as the Son of God and the fulfillment of his mission to bring
13:32atonement, redemption, reconciliation, and salvation to humanity. The resurrection was not metaphorical.
13:39It involved the actual physical revival of Jesus' body from death. As depicted in all the Gospel accounts,
13:46in the early hours of a Sunday morning, a group of women, who had been devoted followers of Jesus,
13:51made their way to his tomb with the intention of preparing his body for a proper burial. To their
13:57amazement, upon reaching the tomb, they discovered that the massive stone obstructing the tomb's
14:03entrance had been rolled away and the tomb was found to be unoccupied. According to the Synoptic Gospels,
14:09a radiant figure manifested and conveyed to these women the astonishing news of Jesus' resurrection.
14:16In John's distinctive narrative, Mary Magdalene had an encounter with an individual who initially
14:22appeared as a gardener, but upon addressing her by name, he unmistakably revealed himself as Jesus.
14:29Despite variations in the details of their accounts, all the Gospels harmoniously affirmed that in the
14:34days that followed, numerous disciples had direct encounters with Jesus and felt his presence.
14:41The resurrection serves as the pinnacle of the passion narrative in all four Gospels,
14:46as it stands at the very core of the concept of redemption. It instills in us a profound sense
14:51of gratitude for the Messiah, who is none other than the Son of the Living God, willingly offering
14:57his life as a ransom for many. He currently reigns at the right hand of God, and one day,
15:04he will return in glory to restore this fractured world. What are your thoughts about this? I hope you
15:10like our story. Until the next one.
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