Forensic facial experts reconstruct the original face of jesus christ using ancient skulls. I saw the real face of jesus of history channel in 2012. Youtube version of history channels the real face of jesus. His most notable work has been in the analysis of christian apocrypha, especially the gospel of thomas. He has appeared on good morning america, abc world news tonight and was an adviser to cnns finding jesus series. In the end whatever jesus did or did not look like is really irrelevant. History channel special examines shroud of turin last night, the history channel aired the real face of jesus, a documentary featuring the work of computer artists who recreated the face of jesus in 3d based on the shroud of turin. He is married to sally watkins davies and has two children, michael l. Card featuring the digital art jesus praying by ray downing jesus face, god. Has an artist created an accurate rendering of jesus. This documentary release from the history channel takes an unprecedented look at the face of jesus, using the legendary relic known as the shroud.
Davies is an author and emeritus professor of religious studies at misericordia university in dallas, pennsylvania. The face of jesus uncovered history channel video dailymotion. The history channel revealed for the first time tuesday night a new 3d image that many believe to be the face of christ, causing mixed reaction around the globe. The real face of jesus is a history channel documentary special that brings together a large and talented team of historians, anthropologists, scientists, and computer graphic artists to assemble. If you caught the original airing last night, it is rather chilling to see the science we have available now to verify the authenticity of the shroud and fill in the 3d info we. Whether you are religious or not, this is an absolutely fascinating account of putting a real face to the outline on the shroud of turin. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints 6,767,997 views 7. Last night, the history channel aired the real face of jesus, a documentary featuring the work of computer artists who recreated the face of jesus in 3d based on the shroud of turin. The shroud of turin or turin shroud is a linen cloth bearing the image of a man who appears to have suffered physical trauma in a manner. The history channel presents the real face of jesus. Originally published in december 2002, the popular mechanics article the real face of jesus created a face for the most famous historical figure in. The image obtained from the shroud of turin is associated with a specific medal worn by some roman catholics and is also one of the catholic devotions to christ.
I was astounded by the results and methods of the new history channel documentary called the real face of jesus, airing last night. The team starts with the shroud of turin and from it they begin to find and process their data. A team of experts uses cuttingedge technology in an attempt to uncover an image of the face of jesus christ. I downloaded the full hour and a half real face of.
Heres the most accurate recreation of the real face of jesus. History channel to premiere the real face of jesus on 330 by. The show follows a team of graphic experts lead by ray downing of studio macbeth as they use shroud of turin to create. These images, along with videos, appeared on two history channel specials, the real face of jesus and jesus. His life explores the story of jesus christ through a unique lens. Using cuttingedge technology on the famed shroud of turin, a team of computer artists has uncovered what they say may be a portrait of the true face of jesus. I have just learned that the history channels full length version of the the real face of jesus. But, i have to admit i am somewhat intrigued by a new documentary premiering tonight, the real face of jesus. The shroud is a 14th century fake relic, as has been well documented by historical sources and radiocarbon analysis. The jesus pictured on the cover of this months popular mechanics has a broad peasants face, dark olive skin, short curly hair and a prominent nose. History channel to premiere the real face of jesus on 330. History specials the real face of jesus tv episode 2010. Artists and scientists studied the shroud of turin, a cloth that some say was wrapped around jesus face when he died, to develop the image.
Jonathan morris interviewed about the history channel special the real face of jesus. This startling image was painstakingly lifted from the shroud of turin and reconstructed by computer for the history channel special. The holy face of jesus is a title for specific images which some catholics believe to be miraculouslyformed representations of the face of jesus christ. In opposition to denise robinsons comment, i dont remember ever seeing anything in the scriptures about what jesus looked like. A previouslyunknown 1,500yearold painting of christs face, believed to date from the sixth century a. Jesus face uncovered at ancient church in the israeli. Many believe jesus was buried in an ancient linen cloth known as the shroud of turin.
Each of the eight chapters is told from the perspective of different. Saw this originally on the history channel and was so impressed that i wanted to share it with a friend. This documentary release from the history channel takes an unprecedented look at the face of jesus, using the legendary relic known as the shroud of turin, combined with the latest in 3d imaging and technology to draw up a composite of what. And my faith does not depend upon this image or the evidence of science to believe in jesus christ. Breault has appeared in numerous nationally televised documentaries airing on cbs, history channel, discovery channel and ewtn. About 100 million people watched all or part of the series. History channel has, without a doubt, made history with the work of ray downing and his team, and with several experienced, credible scientists, well known in shroud research history. Heres the most accurate recreation of the real face of. Original face of jesus christ reconstructed using ancient. Jesus is the central figure of christianity, the worlds largest religion.
The shroud of turin, a bloodstained linen that many believe was the burial cloth of jesus christ, has been questioned for centuries on its authenticity. The real face of jesus from the shroud of turin on vimeo. Graphic artist ray downings 3d depiction of jesus, based on the shroud of turin, appears in the history channel documentary the real face of. They try to tantalize and debunk, especially when it comes to christianity and the catholic church. Digital download carl blochs jesus praying with an angel detail counted. Yet many questions today surround this enigmatic person. Jesus face as recreated in from the shroud of turin from the documentary the real face of jesus.
Jesus was 58, swarthy and looked nothing like the renaissance painters depictions of christ, according to. For the devout and curious alike, this is a compelling story of. In may 2010, the shroud of turin will be put on public display for the first time in ten years. History watch full episodes of your favorite shows. A new history channel documentary reveals what some say could be a 3d rendering of the face of jesus christ.
The history channel will reair the documentary the real face of jesus saturday at 87 central. The real face of jesus follows a team of graphic experts as they use cuttingedge 3d software to bring a holy relic known as the shroud of turin to life. Jesus praying, on linen pattern from the historys channel real face of jesus. As a teacher in firstcentury galilee, he influenced thousands. Computer graphics artist ray downing and catholic priest fr. The holy shroud of turin with the help of modern technology, can history finally unlock the secrets of one of. This ebook examines the history of jesus life, from where he was born, where he grew up and whether there is extrabiblical evidence for his existence. I am more convinced after watching the history channels the real face of jesus that we may be seeing for the first time in nearly 2,000 years, what jesus may have actually looked like, but no one knows for certain of course. Computer artists say theyve recreated christs face. Actor robert powell, star of tv miniseries jesus of nazareth, is on a journey across the holy land to discover the real story of the role he played decades ago.
The shroud of turin bears the fullbody, backandfront image of a crucified man that is said to closely resemble the new testament description of the passion and death of christ. Watch full episodes of your favorite history series, and dive into thousands of historical articles and videos. I was impressed by the history international showing of the real face of jesus with ray downings fantastic work. Sometimes bookstofilm turn out surprisingly well e. That can be an unsettling reality for some but downings imagery makes this very surreal reality much more tangible in the humanity he brings to jesus. History channel 30 march 2010 history channel posted on 03302010 3. Using cuttingedge technology and the famed shroud of turin, a team of computer artists has uncovered what they say is a portrait of the true face of. The man existed and was able to alter the world in a way that no other has in human history. The show follows a team of graphic experts lead by ray. Forensic science reveals how jesus really looked aol news. Many believe jesus was buried in an ancient linen cloth known as the shroud of turin, which bears traces of blood and the faint image of a man.
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