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J. Warner Wallace investigates the Shroud of Turin, examining its authenticity and implications for Christianity.

In this episode, cold-case homicide detective and Christian apologist J. Warner Wallace finally turns his investigative lens on one of the most talked-about religious artifacts in history: the Shroud of Turin. Is it a medieval forgery created for profit, or a powerful piece of physical evidence that points to the crucifixion of Jesus? J. Warner walks through the chain of custody, the historical record, the scientific testing, and the forensic details, while also exposing the limits of what any single piece of evidence can truly prove. Drawing on decades of experience presenting cases to juries, he explains how a detective evaluates artifacts, weighs competing explanations, and navigates the space between "possible" and "reasonable" doubt. He also shows why—even if the Shroud were authentic—it could never replace the historical case for the resurrection grounded in early eyewitness testimony. If you've ever wondered whether Christians should use the Shroud of Turin when making a case for Christianity, or avoid it altogether, this episode will help you think it through carefully. If this conversation is helpful to you, please subscribe to the Cold-Case Christianity podcast and take…

People in this episode

Host: J. Warner Wallace

Topics covered

• Shroud of Turin
• Christianity
• evidence
• forensics
• historical artifacts

Keywords

• Shroud of Turin
• Christianity
• evidence
• forensic analysis
• historical artifacts
• resurrection
• medieval forgery

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Books & works: Shroud of Turin

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