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Backstory on the Shroud of TurinWith Guy R. Powell Author: Guy R. Powell
Are you fascinated by the intersection of biblical archaeology and modern science? Step into a world where history and cutting-edge research converge in our podcast, focusing on the Shroud of Turin, one of the most important Christian relics. I'm Guy R. Powell, author of "The Only Witness, a Christian Historical Fiction on the Shroud of Turin" and I invite you to join me and top experts from around the world including researchers, scientists, historians, and believers, (sindonologists those that study the Shroud), as we explore the Shroud of Turin from every angle. Well try to uncover the truth about the Shroud of Turin. Special topics include: Carbon dating of the Shroud. How Jesuss burial cloth, aka, The Shroud of Turin, or the Holy Shroud is mentioned in the Gospels Past interviews include top Sindonologists, such as: Barrie Schwortz Russ Breault Joe Marino Giulio Fanti And many others Top questions discussed: What is a biblical scholar as it relates to the Shroud of Turin? What is the Shroud of Turin? What is radio-carbon dating? Is the Shroud of Turin real of fake? What is the history of the Shroud of Turin? When will the Shroud of Turin be exhibited? What was the Shroud of Turin used for? What blood and DNA was found on the Shroud of Turin? What is the mystery of the Shroud of Turin? Was the Shroud of Turin burned in a fire? Was the Shroud of Turin found in Jesuss tomb? Is the Shroud of Turin the burial cloth of Jesus Christ? Was it Mary Magdalene that found the Shroud of Turin? Was it Peter and John that found the Shroud of Turin? Is the Shroud of Turin the Holy Grail? Guys podcast and book has generated a world of comments: Guy Powells The Only Witness masterfully weaves a myriad of true historical and scientific details regarding the Shroud of Turin into a fascinating novel about this treasured relic and the people who were involved with it. His storytelling breathes life into history and is a joy to read! Theodora (Teddi) A. Pappas, sindonologist and crimi Language: en Genres: History, Religion, Religion & Spirituality Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Calvin and the Shroud
Episode 58
Tuesday, 9 June, 2026
In this episode of The Backstory on the Shroud of Turin, Guy Powell interviews author, apologist, and Shroud researcher Doug Powell.The discussion focuses on John Calvin’s famous objections to the Shroud of Turin and how modern discoveries may challenge those conclusions.Topics include:• Calvin’s 1543 Treatise on Relics• Why Calvin rejected the Shroud of Turin• The history of relics during the Reformation• Jewish burial customs and archaeological evidence• The Sudarium of Oviedo• The role of icons in Christian tradition• Veneration versus worship• Scientific and historical perspectives on the Resurrection• The significance of Jesus Christ and the Shroud todayDoug also shares details about his doctoral research, which examines the historical and theological evidence surrounding Calvin’s critique of the Shroud.This episode offers a balanced exploration of faith, history, and evidence while examining one of Christianity’s most debated artifacts.
