Mechanical and opto-chemical dating of the Turin Shroud G. Fanti, Pierandrea Malfi, F. Crosilla Published 2015 The present paper discusses the results obtained using innovative dating methods based on the analysis of mechanical parameters (breaking strength, Young modulus and loss factor) and of opto- chemical ones (FT-IR and Raman). To obtain mechanical results it was …
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The skeptics charge the disciples invented the story of the resurrection after Jesus died. But, on what evidence do skeptics base this on? Actually, the evidence is contrary to the assertion and the disciples wouldn’t invent a story of a resurrection. Instead, when Jesus died, he was just another failed messiah that did not fulfill …
Athetotheist wrote: ↑Sat Jul 15, 2023 2:09 pm [Replying to otseng in post #2907 The Shroud of Turin is the extraordinary evidence that supports the crucifixion, death, and resurrection of Jesus. “Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the Shroud of Turin.” (Osteng 1:1) Actually, it should be “Faith comes by seeing, and seeing by …
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In the debate between Trent Horn and Matt Dillahunty on the resurrection in Pints with Aquinas, Dillahunty stated: 25:54 The claim needs to be extraordinary because of the narrative so you know extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence. Oh wait a minute is that actually true? Everybody’s heard that. I’ve said it, other people said it. …
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It is acknowledged by Biblical scholars the creed in 1 Cor 15:3-7 originated very early in the Christian movement. 15:3 – For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures; 15:4 – And that he was buried, and that he …
Justin Brierley on the Unbelievable program moderated Bart Ehrman and Mike Licona on the debate of the resurrection on April 2011. Ehrman gave his opening at 3:20 Well there are a number of things for I was the strong evangelical for a long time. And in part my biblical scholarship showed me that my earlier …
Larry Stalley notes that 2 Timothy 4:13 could be a reference to the shroud. https://www.academia.edu/47520165/_BRIN … othy_4_13_ 2Ti 4:13 The cloke that I left at Troas with Carpus, when thou comest, bring with thee, and the books, but especially the parchments. https://www.blueletterbible.org/kjv/2ti/4/13/s_1129013 In Greek, the passage is: τὸν φαιλόνην, ὃν ἀπέλιπον ἐν Τρῳάδι παρὰ Κάρπῳ, …
The more I read and listen to all the skeptical arguments against the resurrection, fundamentally, there is only one argument against it – nothing supernatural can happen. Whether it’s skeptics arguing against the textual evidence of the minimal facts argument by Habermas and Licona or it’s the artifact evidence of the TS and the cloth …
Comments on “The Shroud of Turin:A Critical Appraisal” by Marvin M. Mueller Published in Skeptical Inquirer Spring 1982 https://cdn.centerforinquiry.org/wp-con … 23/p17.pdf Mueller correctly notes modern science has roots in natural theology. Early in the four-century history of modern science, a dominant motive for doing “natural philosophy” was usually cut from the cloth of “natural theology”—worshipping …
It is commonly claimed the burn marks from the 1532 fire was caused by molten silver. The shroud was damaged in a fire in 1532 in the chapel in Chambéry, France. There are some burn holes and scorched areas down both sides of the linen, caused by contact with molten silver during the fire that …