Researchers think new Shround of Turin proves major Jesus theory

New research claims to shed fresh light on one of the most famous parts of Jesus’ story — the crown of thorns — using modern technology to revisit an ancient mystery.

Otangelo Grasso, a self-described “Young Earth Creationist” and “Intelligent Design proponent,” has published a detailed paper examining the Shroud of Turin, a linen cloth believed by many to bear the image of Christ. The shroud is thought by some to be the burial cloth that wrapped Jesus after his crucifixion.

Using artificial intelligence, Grasso analyzed the outline, blood traces, and wound patterns on the shroud to determine what kind of crown of thorns might have caused them. His findings suggest the crown was most likely a circlet rather than a cap, based on how the injuries were distributed.

Grasso’s study describes how thorns angled inward created distinct blood patterns on the forehead and temples, matching nerve pathways and wound locations shown on the shroud. He concluded that a low, circular crown would fit the evidence better than a dome-shaped design.

He also proposed that a specific thorny plant could have produced the puncture marks, offering insight into how the crown might have been made. Another of his studies reinforced the “circlet” theory using stain mapping and head-position analysis.

However, the authenticity of the Shroud of Turin remains disputed. Carbon dating in 1988 suggested medieval origins, though newer tests in 2022 indicated the fabric could date between 55 and 74 AD.

While debate continues, Grasso’s work adds a new perspective to the enduring mystery — blending faith, science, and technology to reexamine one of history’s most sacred relics.