The Shroud
A mysterious image. A centuries-old debate. A piece of linen that may, or may not, hold the face of Christ. Join us on a gripping journalistic journey as we unravel the history, legends, and scientific intrigue surrounding the Shroud of Turin. Through interviews with experts, skeptics, and true believers, we chase down clues, challenge assumptions, and seek answers to one compelling question: Could this cloth be tangible evidence of history’s greatest miracle, or its most enduring hoax?
The Shroud
Episode 1: A Burial Like No Other
A Burial Like No Other
Darkness falls. A crucified body is rushed to the tomb before sunset. Friends and followers gather linen, spices, and courage. But how exactly was Jesus buried, and what does that tell us about the cloth that would later ignite centuries of debate?
In the opening episode of The Shroud, host Lee Shelton begins the investigation at the very start: the burial. Drawing from Gospel accounts, first-century Jewish customs, and the testimony of early Christian writings, this episode explores what happened in those hurried hours after the crucifixion.
With insights from Dr. Craig Evans, Emanuela Marinelli, Andrea Nicolotti, Jerrell Jobe, and David Johnson, we ask hard questions:
- What do the Gospels really say about the burial cloths of Jesus?
- How did Jewish law and Roman rule shape the burial practices of the time?
- Could the Shroud of Turin fit the historical and cultural context of the first century?
This is where the story begins, with a body, a burial, and a cloth that still stirs fierce controversy two thousand years later.
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FEATURED GUESTS
- Dr. Craig Evans – New Testament scholar
- Emanuela Marinelli – Shroud researcher and author
- Andrea Nicolotti – Professor of Christian History and Churches
- Jerrell Jobe – Archaeology & Biblical History/Biblical Lands Guide
- David Johnson – Biblical scholar and commentator
The Shroud is a production of Compel Studio. Hosted by Lee Shelton. Produced by Lee Shelton and Kathleen Terrill.
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