New Analysis of the Shroud of Turin Reveals Intriguing Findings

An engineer from the University of Padua, Italy, has utilized modern technology to reanalyze samples from the Shroud of Turin, originally taken in the 1970s. The new findings indicate the presence of tiny blood particles that exhibit signs of organ failure, trauma, disease, and radiation. This analysis also uncovered materials typical of ancient Jerusalem, challenging the long-held belief that the shroud is a medieval forgery created in Europe. The Shroud of Turin, a 14-foot-long linen cloth, bears a faint image of a man believed by Christians to be Jesus. Initial sampling in 1978, which involved adhesive tape and vacuum collection methods, yielded inconclusive results regarding the presence of blood. However, the recent reexamination revealed hemoglobin and two distinct blood types, labeled Type A and Type B, suggesting postmortem blood linked to respiratory suffering, possibly from Jesus' crucifixion. Fanti, who has dedicated 25 years to studying the shroud, noted that the blood samples contained traces of earth materials like clay and limestone, further supporting the theory of the shroud's origin in Jerusalem. He posits that Jesus' body was not washed before burial, allowing for the presence of these earthly elements. Additionally, the analysis detected possible radiation, specifically photon radiation particles in the Type B samples. Despite these findings, skepticism remains. Dr. Lawrence Kobilinsky, a forensic scientist, cautioned that the blood evidence might be misleading. A 2018 study also concluded that the shroud is likely a fake, suggesting that the bloodstains were inconsistent with the crucifixion pose, raising questions about the authenticity of this historical artifact.