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Episode 3: Science Meets the Sacred
Science Meets the Sacred
In 1898, an amateur photographer named Secondo Pia developed the first photograph of the Shroud of Turin and saw something that shouldn’t have been possible. What followed was a century-long struggle between faith and science.
This episode traces that journey: from the silence that followed Pia’s discovery, to the surgeons and scientists who tried to decode the image, to the five nights in 1978 when modern technology met one of history’s most mysterious relics. Decades later, physicist Eric Jumper would stand before an audience and state the truth: science had uncovered data, but not answers. And the question of what lies on that linen was still very much alive.
SPONSOR
This series is made possible by our sponsor, GTI Tours. Learn more about experiencing the land of the Bible at gtitours.org/shroud.
For listeners of The Shroud, your trip comes with two exclusive gifts: Journey through Jerusalem, a nine-session teaching series exploring the city through history, archaeology, and Scripture; AND a private evening during your trip set aside just for The Shroud listeners - gathering with local guides over coffee or tea for conversations that bring the Bible to life.
Go to gtitours.org/shroud and select “shroud” in the registration dropdown
HELP US OUT!
Help us reach new listeners by leaving us a review and rating. It takes less than 30 seconds, and really helps our show grow. And, take a moment today to share this podcast on your social channels.
FEATURED GUESTS
- Emanuela Marinelli – Shroud researcher and author
- Gilbert Lavoie – Physician and Shroud researcher
- Joe Marino – Sindonologist and author
- Andrea Nicolotti - Professor of Christian history and relic studies
- Daniel Shelton - my dad
- Archival Audio: Dr. Eric Jumper, Elizabethtown College, 1986 (used with attribution under fair use)
The Shroud is a production of Compel Studio. Hosted by Lee Shelton. Produced by Lee Shelton and Kathleen Terrill.
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Follow Compel Studio for more updates and Behind the Scenes content.
Check out our Instagram @compel.studio
Visit our website Compel.Studio
Special thanks also to Magic Mind. You can support the show and boost your focus by visiting magicmind.com/SFW976BV.
Want even more? Join our Discord group for behind-the-scenes content, Q&As, and a lot more. discord.gg/Xh8xYMCKQv
Archival Audio: Dr. Eric Jumper, Elizabethtown College Lecture (1986). Used for educational and historical commentary under fair-use principles (17 U.S.C. §107). Source: publicly available YouTube recording. All rights remain with the original copyright holder.
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By Compel StudioScience Meets the Sacred
In 1898, an amateur photographer named Secondo Pia developed the first photograph of the Shroud of Turin and saw something that shouldn’t have been possible. What followed was a century-long struggle between faith and science.
This episode traces that journey: from the silence that followed Pia’s discovery, to the surgeons and scientists who tried to decode the image, to the five nights in 1978 when modern technology met one of history’s most mysterious relics. Decades later, physicist Eric Jumper would stand before an audience and state the truth: science had uncovered data, but not answers. And the question of what lies on that linen was still very much alive.
SPONSOR
This series is made possible by our sponsor, GTI Tours. Learn more about experiencing the land of the Bible at gtitours.org/shroud.
For listeners of The Shroud, your trip comes with two exclusive gifts: Journey through Jerusalem, a nine-session teaching series exploring the city through history, archaeology, and Scripture; AND a private evening during your trip set aside just for The Shroud listeners - gathering with local guides over coffee or tea for conversations that bring the Bible to life.
Go to gtitours.org/shroud and select “shroud” in the registration dropdown
HELP US OUT!
Help us reach new listeners by leaving us a review and rating. It takes less than 30 seconds, and really helps our show grow. And, take a moment today to share this podcast on your social channels.
FEATURED GUESTS
- Emanuela Marinelli – Shroud researcher and author
- Gilbert Lavoie – Physician and Shroud researcher
- Joe Marino – Sindonologist and author
- Andrea Nicolotti - Professor of Christian history and relic studies
- Daniel Shelton - my dad
- Archival Audio: Dr. Eric Jumper, Elizabethtown College, 1986 (used with attribution under fair use)
The Shroud is a production of Compel Studio. Hosted by Lee Shelton. Produced by Lee Shelton and Kathleen Terrill.
FOLLOW
Follow Compel Studio for more updates and Behind the Scenes content.
Check out our Instagram @compel.studio
Visit our website Compel.Studio
Special thanks also to Magic Mind. You can support the show and boost your focus by visiting magicmind.com/SFW976BV.
Want even more? Join our Discord group for behind-the-scenes content, Q&As, and a lot more. discord.gg/Xh8xYMCKQv
Archival Audio: Dr. Eric Jumper, Elizabethtown College Lecture (1986). Used for educational and historical commentary under fair-use principles (17 U.S.C. §107). Source: publicly available YouTube recording. All rights remain with the original copyright holder.