Greg Laurie: A New Beginning Historical Artifacts That Point to Jesus: Shroud of Turin and Beyond (Dr. Jeremiah Johnston Interview)
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Mar 7, 2026 
Dr. Jeremiah Johnston, a historical Jesus scholar who studies the burial, death and resurrection, shares his journey from skeptic to believer in the Shroud of Turin. He discusses the Shroud’s forensic details as a record of suffering. He also highlights artifacts like the James Ossuary, Pilate Stone, a Jesus cup, and an early Matthew fragment.
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Shroud Forensics Match Gospel Details
- The Shroud of Turin shows forensic details matching Gospel passion accounts, arguing it's not a medieval fake.
- Scholars found 58 pollen types including 38 Israeli spring/Passover species and AB blood, features medieval forgers couldn't produce.
Shroud As An Itemized Receipt Of Redemption
- Jeremiah describes the Shroud as an "itemized receipt" of Jesus' purchase of redemption.
- He connects physical wounds on the cloth (700 scourge marks, dislocated shoulders, blood loss) to Romans 5 and personal assurance of God's love.
Give Kids Quick Archaeology Answers
- Use archaeological evidence to strengthen faith conversations with younger generations.
- Jeremiah wrote short, accessible chapters and one-line 'zingers' aimed at kids and parents to answer common doubts quickly.
