Image of The Risen Christ By Dr. Kenneth S. Stevenson

Foreword By Dr. Grant R. Jeffrey

Ten years ago I had the privilege of meeting and becoming friends with Dr. Kenneth Stevenson, a fascinating and accomplished young man, who shared with me the remarkable evidence about the mysterious Shroud of Turin. Previously, like many other Christians, I had ignored the claims that the Shroud of Turin could possibly be the actual burial garment of Jesus Christ on the basis that it appeared to be only a Catholic "relic." In addition, the well publicized claims that the 1988 radioactive carbon 14 dating tests suggested that the Shroud was woven approximately A.D. 1260 seemed to settle the matter once and for all. Why should I bother to investigate something that had already been discredited by leading scientists?

However, that evening I began a journey of scientific and historical discovery about this mysterious, ancient burial cloth that has continued for a decade and continues to fascinate me today. Far from repudiating the possibility that the Shroud of Turin is the genuine burial cloth of Christ, Dr. Kenneth Stevenson revealed that the evidence strongly suggests the real possibility that this mysterious linen cloth might have covered the actual body of Jesus of Nazareth almost two thousand years ago. It was fascinating to examine the reports that suggested the 1988 carbon 14 dating tests were inaccurate and that all C-14 radioactive tests on antique objects needed to be redone after stripping the biological bacteria contamination that accumulates on these old objects such as fibers from the Shroud.

Incredibly, for over three decades the world's leading scientists from many diverse disciplines have discovered astonishing evidence that suggests that this ancient linen cloth bearing a mysterious and unexplained image of a crucified man is not a fraud. Furthermore, after more than 150,000 hours of intense scientific testing, greater than that applied to any other ancient artifact in history, no one has been able to present a credible explanation of how this strange image was formed on the cloth. Despite valiant efforts, various agnostic researchers have failed to come up with any plausible mechanism which would account for how a medieval artist could possibly have produced such a complex and medically accurate image of a crucified man. Dr. Kenneth Stevenson is a remarkable young man who graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy and became one of the youngest Aircraft Commanders in the Strategic Air Command fly America's huge B52 bombers. After leaving the Air Force Ken joined the team of pilots who flying the top executives of IBM corporation around the world. Finally, the Lord led Ken to enter into full time ministry as he began a ministry in New York state which is now known as Everlasting Covenant Church.

In 1978 Ken became the official spokesman for the Shroud of Turin Research Project (STURP), the major scientific project to evaluate the Shroud using the most comprehensive scientific techniques available. For a number of years this team of almost fifty American scientists examined the Shroud utilizing the most modern equipment and technologies available to probe its ancient secrets. He was the editor of the Proceedings of the U.S. Conference of Research on the Shroud of Turin. His personal participation on the STURP team and his familiarity with the technical data provides an excellent background for an in depth evaluation of the evidence about this burial cloth. Ken continues his in depth studies about the Shroud of Turin and remains in close contact with many of the scientists and researchers who are carrying out additional studies about the Shroud. He authored two great books about the Shroud of Turin, The Verdict on the Shroud (1981) and The Shroud and the Controversy (1991) with co-author Gary R. Habermas. Almost ten years later a tremendous amount of new discoveries and additional scientific data provides new insights into this most amazing of ancient artifacts concerning the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth. Ken has presented the latest discoveries and theories that have been recently developed regarding the origin of the Shroud. This new book, Image of the Risen Christ, will answer your questions about the latest research on the Shroud and assist you in coming to your own determination of the true nature of this ancient burial cloth.

I am impressed with Ken's balanced and fair evaluation of the evidence both for and against the possibility that the Shroud may be the actual burial garment of Jesus. While rejecting the tendency of a few to elevate the Shroud to an object of faith, Ken understands that, in our increasingly sceptical generation, the latest remarkable scientific and historical evidence about the Shroud of Turin has the capacity to awaken a profound interest in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ on the part of normally indifferent citizens.

In this fascinating book, Image of the Risen Christ, Dr. Kenneth Stevenson provides the most balanced, comprehensive, and in depth analysis of the unfolding scientific and historical evidence that bears on the question of whether or not the Shroud of Turin could actually be the true burial garment of Jesus of Nazareth. This very readable book will provide easy access to the astonishing discoveries taking place in laboratories around the world that suggest this ancient burial cloth may have touched the body of Christ and may actually contain an image of the remarkable moment when He was resurrected from death to live again. The Shroud of Turin is controversial. You owe it to yourself to become informed about the fascinating new research that suggests the Shroud may have originated in Israel and may actually date back to the time of Christ.

Some Christians may ask: Why should I care about whether or not this Shroud is the genuine burial cloth that wrapped the body of Jesus Christ? I believe that the Shroud is vitally important to investigate because, if it proves to be genuine, then God has imprinted a mysterious image of the moment of Christ's resurrection on this ancient cloth as a virtual photograph of the greatest miracle in history -- Jesus Christ's conquest of death. Many people have become fascinated by the Shroud and have then examined the Gospel's evidence about Jesus to discover a personal relationship with the Son of God.

Dr. Kenneth Stevenson provides a remarkably balanced examination of this fascinating subject that will interest, thrill, and provoke serious thought among all those who read this book. As a Christian author who shares Ken's passion for excellent material that supports the historical truth of our Christian faith, I strongly recommend this book, Image of the Risen Christ, as a study that will motivate all believers to contemplate the awesome price Jesus paid on the Cross to win our reconciliation to our Heavenly Father. My prayer is that Image of the Risen Christ may awaken our generation with the powerful evidence that Jesus Christ died for our sins and that He was resurrected from the dead as illustrated by the mysterious image on the Shroud of Turin.

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Image of The Risen Christ By Dr. Kenneth S. Stevenson

Foreword By Dr. Grant R. Jeffrey

Ten years ago I had the privilege of meeting and becoming friends with Dr. Kenneth Stevenson, a fascinating and accomplished young man, who shared with me the remarkable evidence about the mysterious Shroud of Turin. Previously, like many other Christians, I had ignored the claims that the Shroud of Turin could possibly be the actual burial garment of Jesus Christ on the basis that it appeared to be only a Catholic "relic." In addition, the well publicized claims that the 1988 radioactive carbon 14 dating tests suggested that the Shroud was woven approximately A.D. 1260 seemed to settle the matter once and for all. Why should I bother to investigate something that had already been discredited by leading scientists?

However, that evening I began a journey of scientific and historical discovery about this mysterious, ancient burial cloth that has continued for a decade and continues to fascinate me today. Far from repudiating the possibility that the Shroud of Turin is the genuine burial cloth of Christ, Dr. Kenneth Stevenson revealed that the evidence strongly suggests the real possibility that this mysterious linen cloth might have covered the actual body of Jesus of Nazareth almost two thousand years ago. It was fascinating to examine the reports that suggested the 1988 carbon 14 dating tests were inaccurate and that all C-14 radioactive tests on antique objects needed to be redone after stripping the biological bacteria contamination that accumulates on these old objects such as fibers from the Shroud.

Incredibly, for over three decades the world's leading scientists from many diverse disciplines have discovered astonishing evidence that suggests that this ancient linen cloth bearing a mysterious and unexplained image of a crucified man is not a fraud. Furthermore, after more than 150,000 hours of intense scientific testing, greater than that applied to any other ancient artifact in history, no one has been able to present a credible explanation of how this strange image was formed on the cloth. Despite valiant efforts, various agnostic researchers have failed to come up with any plausible mechanism which would account for how a medieval artist could possibly have produced such a complex and medically accurate image of a crucified man. Dr. Kenneth Stevenson is a remarkable young man who graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy and became one of the youngest Aircraft Commanders in the Strategic Air Command fly America's huge B52 bombers. After leaving the Air Force Ken joined the team of pilots who flying the top executives of IBM corporation around the world. Finally, the Lord led Ken to enter into full time ministry as he began a ministry in New York state which is now known as Everlasting Covenant Church.

In 1978 Ken became the official spokesman for the Shroud of Turin Research Project (STURP), the major scientific project to evaluate the Shroud using the most comprehensive scientific techniques available. For a number of years this team of almost fifty American scientists examined the Shroud utilizing the most modern equipment and technologies available to probe its ancient secrets. He was the editor of the Proceedings of the U.S. Conference of Research on the Shroud of Turin. His personal participation on the STURP team and his familiarity with the technical data provides an excellent background for an in depth evaluation of the evidence about this burial cloth. Ken continues his in depth studies about the Shroud of Turin and remains in close contact with many of the scientists and researchers who are carrying out additional studies about the Shroud. He authored two great books about the Shroud of Turin, The Verdict on the Shroud (1981) and The Shroud and the Controversy (1991) with co-author Gary R. Habermas. Almost ten years later a tremendous amount of new discoveries and additional scientific data provides new insights into this most amazing of ancient artifacts concerning the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth. Ken has presented the latest discoveries and theories that have been recently developed regarding the origin of the Shroud. This new book, Image of the Risen Christ, will answer your questions about the latest research on the Shroud and assist you in coming to your own determination of the true nature of this ancient burial cloth.

I am impressed with Ken's balanced and fair evaluation of the evidence both for and against the possibility that the Shroud may be the actual burial garment of Jesus. While rejecting the tendency of a few to elevate the Shroud to an object of faith, Ken understands that, in our increasingly sceptical generation, the latest remarkable scientific and historical evidence about the Shroud of Turin has the capacity to awaken a profound interest in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ on the part of normally indifferent citizens.

In this fascinating book, Image of the Risen Christ, Dr. Kenneth Stevenson provides the most balanced, comprehensive, and in depth analysis of the unfolding scientific and historical evidence that bears on the question of whether or not the Shroud of Turin could actually be the true burial garment of Jesus of Nazareth. This very readable book will provide easy access to the astonishing discoveries taking place in laboratories around the world that suggest this ancient burial cloth may have touched the body of Christ and may actually contain an image of the remarkable moment when He was resurrected from death to live again. The Shroud of Turin is controversial. You owe it to yourself to become informed about the fascinating new research that suggests the Shroud may have originated in Israel and may actually date back to the time of Christ.

Some Christians may ask: Why should I care about whether or not this Shroud is the genuine burial cloth that wrapped the body of Jesus Christ? I believe that the Shroud is vitally important to investigate because, if it proves to be genuine, then God has imprinted a mysterious image of the moment of Christ's resurrection on this ancient cloth as a virtual photograph of the greatest miracle in history -- Jesus Christ's conquest of death. Many people have become fascinated by the Shroud and have then examined the Gospel's evidence about Jesus to discover a personal relationship with the Son of God.

Dr. Kenneth Stevenson provides a remarkably balanced examination of this fascinating subject that will interest, thrill, and provoke serious thought among all those who read this book. As a Christian author who shares Ken's passion for excellent material that supports the historical truth of our Christian faith, I strongly recommend this book, Image of the Risen Christ, as a study that will motivate all believers to contemplate the awesome price Jesus paid on the Cross to win our reconciliation to our Heavenly Father. My prayer is that Image of the Risen Christ may awaken our generation with the powerful evidence that Jesus Christ died for our sins and that He was resurrected from the dead as illustrated by the mysterious image on the Shroud of Turin.

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