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Skeptic-Turned-Believer Unveils Groundbreaking Evidence for Shroud of Turin's Authenticity
17 Nov
Summary
- Theologian who dismissed Shroud of Turin as a hoax now believes it is genuine
- Shroud has unique 3D properties and scientific evidence of human blood
- Over 600,000 hours of peer-reviewed research on the Shroud
In a remarkable reversal, a theologian who once dismissed the Shroud of Turin as a hoax has now become a believer in its authenticity. Dr. Jeremiah Johnston, who earned his PhD at Oxford, explains that he was long conditioned to view the relic as a medieval forgery, a belief rooted in a 1988 study that dated a corner sample of the fabric between 1260AD and 1390AD.
However, after delving into the extensive peer-reviewed research on the Shroud, Johnston has been convinced by the scientific evidence. The Shroud of Turin Research Project (STURP) team, comprising 33 American scientists, used advanced techniques like X-rays, ultraviolet and infrared photography, and chemical analysis to study the cloth's fibers, stains, and image. Their findings revealed that the Shroud's image is not man-made and has a unique 3D quality, suggesting it is the burial cloth of a real crucified man.
Furthermore, the researchers identified the presence of hemoglobin and serum albumin, proteins found in human blood, on the Shroud. With over 600,000 hours of academic research conducted on this artifact, Johnston now firmly believes that "it's not a hoax, it's the actual burial cloth of Jesus."
