During the conversation, the group discussed the *Shroud of Turin* — the cloth that many believe wrapped Jesus’ body after he was taken down from the cross and placed in the tomb. Here are some highlights from the discussion:
### About the Shroud of Turin
– **Origin**: The *Shroud of Turin* is said to be about 13 feet long. When Jesus was taken down from the cross, his body was placed on one end of the cloth and then the other end was folded over to wrap it up, much like how a baby would be wrapped.
– **History**: The cloth was first documented in the 14th century, when a man claimed to have brought it from Israel and Damascus. However, the cloth is often considered a forgery and has been criticized for lacking convincing evidence.
Modern Research
– **New Research**: A documentary filmmaker, who is an atheist, began his research with the aim of proving that the cloth was a fake. However, after conducting scientific tests, he discovered that the cloth originated in Israel thanks to the pollen characteristic of the area and that its age could be determined by up to 2,000 years.
– **X-rays**: X-ray studies showed that the blood stains on the cloth corresponded to the locations on Jesus’ body: hands, feet, head and a stab wound in the side, which could have been from a Roman soldier’s spear. This discovery made the atheist feel that the authenticity of the cloth could not be denied and led to his conversion to Christianity.
### Spiritual Factors and Reactions
– **Change of Belief**: The atheist became a Christian after seeing that there was no way the cloth could be a fake. He felt that the cloth was strong evidence for the existence of Jesus and the resurrection.
– **Challenge for those who want to recreate**: A research team announced a $1 million reward for anyone who could recreate the markings on the cloth without using ink or other methods, which cast doubt on the possibility of forgery.
### Other interesting findings
– **Creatine and signs of stress**: Researchers also found traces of creatine, a substance the body produces when experiencing stress. This could be related to Jesus’ physical state before his death, reminiscent of the torture he endured.
– **Connections to other biblical artifacts**: The team also discussed the *Ark of the Covenant* and other biblical artifacts, feeling that these discoveries could shed more light on history and religious events.
### Conclusion
The conversation ended with a desire to delve deeper into the events of the Bible, such as hosting a study session with their Patreon group. They expressed a desire to explore more about the theories surrounding the 7-day creation and the nature of the Sacred Heart of God. This curiosity was not only focused on the artifacts, but also related to the religious theories they believed in and studied.
