The Glenn Beck Program
Ep 243 | NEW EVIDENCE: Shroud of Turin Shows Exact Moment of Resurrection?! | The Glenn Beck Podcast
Feb 1, 2025
Jeremiah J. Johnston, a distinguished New Testament scholar and president of Christian Thinkers Society, dives deep into the enigma of the Shroud of Turin. He discusses the challenge of recreating the shroud—and why no one has claimed the million-dollar prize. Johnston unveils intriguing insights about the blood type of Jesus and the crown of thorns. He explores the shroud’s implications for understanding Christ's resurrection and even tackles concerns about AI recreations of Jesus’s face, making a compelling case for the shroud’s significance beyond mere artifact.
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- The Shroud of Turin's authenticity is supported by scientific studies showing human type AB blood and pollen from Jerusalem plants.
- Contrary to claims of being a medieval forgery, flaws in carbon dating suggest the shroud may date back to Christ's time.
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The Shroud of Turin's Historical Significance
The Shroud of Turin is believed to be the burial cloth of Jesus Christ, measuring approximately 14.3 feet long and 3.7 feet wide. Historical accounts suggest that Joseph of Arimathea purchased this cloth for Jesus's burial, reflecting Jewish burial traditions that dictate prompt interment before sunset. The gospels document Joseph and Nicodemus preparing Jesus's body, which aligns with archaeological evidence confirming the accuracy of these burial customs. This unique shroud is not merely a Catholic artifact, as skeptics often claim, but holds significant historical importance and physical evidence pointing to Jesus's burial as a king despite his execution as a criminal.
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