Michael & "It’s The Face of Jesus" Michael & The Shroud of Turin | Dr. Jeremiah Johnston
Apr 18, 2025
Dr. Jeremiah Johnston, a theologian and expert on the Shroud of Turin, joins scholar Doug Powell to explore the significance of this debated relic. They discuss how scientific discoveries challenge carbon-dating results, and the profound implications of the Shroud as potential evidence of Jesus' resurrection. The duo examines the Sudarium of Oviedo, revealing striking similarities that bolster connections to Christ’s crucifixion. Listeners are invited to ponder the theological impact of possibly seeing Jesus' true face.
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Shroud Shows A Crucified Man With Matching Wounds
- The Shroud of Turin encodes an image of a crucified man whose wounds match Gospel descriptions and Roman execution practices.
- Jeremiah Johnston argues interdisciplinary science cannot explain the superficial, photographic-like image formation.
C.S. Lewis Kept A Shroud Photo
- Jeremiah recounts seeing a Henri photograph of the shroud in C.S. Lewis's bedroom and how Lewis kept it to remember God has a face.
- This personal anecdote motivated Johnston's deeper interest in the shroud's evidential value.
Image Is Superficial And Not Paint
- Modern labs (JPL, ENEA, Los Alamos) find the shroud image superficial, only coloring the top 2–3 microns of fibers and disappearing up close.
- Scientists concluded the image is not pigment, dye, or conventional artwork and resisted reproduction.
