The Lila Rose Podcast

E102: The Evidence and Science of the Resurrection w/ Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J.

Mar 28, 2024

Fr. Robert Spitzer, physicist and Catholic priest, discusses evidence of the Resurrection including the Shroud of Turin. He debunks misconceptions about the cloth and explains the details of Christ's wounds shown on it. The conversation delves into theories of radiation creating the image and scientific analysis of the evidence supporting Jesus' resurrection.

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Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J.

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The Shroud of Turin displays detailed wounds of Christ, including a unique spear wound, supporting its authenticity as Jesus' burial cloth.

Christianity's growth post-crucifixion under persecution distinguishes it from failed messianic movements, attributed to the belief in Jesus' resurrection witnessed by his followers.

The scientific hypotheses on the image formation of the Shroud of Turin involve vacuum ultraviolet radiation and nuclear reactions, explaining the precision and three-dimensionality of the image.

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Evidence for the Resurrection of Jesus Christ

There are scientific evidences for the resurrection of Jesus Christ, including the presence of remnants of his resurrected body on the Shroud of Turan. The shroud displays a perfect three-dimensional image that is unlike any other in history. The bloodstains on the cloth are authentic human blood with unique constituents that cannot be replicated with paint or dyes. Additionally, the dating tests conducted on the shroud have placed its origin to around 30 AD, aligning with the time of Jesus.

Introduction

2min

Exploring Faith and Science with a Jesuit Priest and Educator

6min

Exploration of Religious Identity and Arguments for the Resurrection

6min

The Divine Manifestation and Spread of Christianity

13min

Exploring the Evidence of Miracles and the Resurrection

5min

Resurrection in Christianity and the Shroud of Turin

24min

Analysis of the Shroud of Turin and Evidence of Resurrection

3min

Analyzing a Supernatural Image with Radiation Hypothesis

3min

Analyzing Physical Evidence of Jesus's Resurrection

31min

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Exploring Gratitude for the Treasure of Salvation and the Importance of Sharing Faith

2min

As we enter into the Triduum on this Holy Thursday, we have our sights on Easter, to celebrate the Resurrection. In today’s fascinating episode, I sit down again with Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J., physicist, Catholic priest, and President of the Magis Center to discuss some of the evidence and science of the Resurrection. We discuss 3 different ways to prove the resurrection of Jesus, including the Shroud of Turin, of which many believe to be the burial cloth of Jesus. Fr. Spitzer debunks many of the misconceptions of the Shroud of Turin including a break down of the 1988 carbon dating mishap. We discuss how the cloth’s image shows the wounds of Christ in great detail, and how the image on the cloth is a result of a powerful momentary flash of radiation.

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The Lila Rose Podcast

E102: The Evidence and Science of the Resurrection w/ Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J.

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Evidence for the Resurrection of Jesus Christ

Historical Anomaly of Christian Growth

Two Right Approaches to the Resurrection

Miraculous Origin of the Shroud of Turan

Anatomical Details of the Crucifixion Wounds

Scientific Hypotheses on the Shroud's Image Formation

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E102: The Evidence and Science of the Resurrection w/ Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J.

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Evidence for the Resurrection of Jesus Christ

Historical Anomaly of Christian Growth

Two Right Approaches to the Resurrection

Miraculous Origin of the Shroud of Turan

Anatomical Details of the Crucifixion Wounds

Scientific Hypotheses on the Shroud's Image Formation

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