#293 Jeremiah Johnston - Codex Vaticanus, Book of Enoch and the Resurrection of Jesus

April 2, 2026

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Dr. Jeremiah Johnston, a New Testament scholar and pastor, presents extensive physical and historical evidence supporting the resurrection of Jesus during an Easter-timed discussion on The Shawn Ryan Show. Drawing from his PhD research, global manuscript examinations, and artifact collections, he shifts from Shroud of Turin skeptic to advocate, emphasizing scientific and archaeological data over theological assertion.

Shroud of Turin as Resurrection Artifact

Johnston describes the Shroud—a 14x3-foot linen cloth in Turin, Italy—as bearing a superficial (0.02 microns thick), non-painted image of a crucified man matching Gospel accounts of Jesus' wounds: spear thrust through ribs 5-6 (figure-eight bloodstain), 372 scourge marks (dumbbell-shaped from flagrum with lead balls), crown-of-thorns punctures (30-50 on scalp from 3-inch Bethlehem thorns), and heel bone nailed via calcaneus (as in Yehohanan's ossuary). Blood is type AB (Semitic, priestly), post-mortem (serum separation), with high ferritin and creatinine indicating pre-crucifixion organ stress.

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What you'll learn

1 (01:06) **Guest Introduction and Prayer** - Dr. Jeremiah Johnston introduced, prayer for Easter resurrection hope
2 (04:43) **Davos World Economic Forum Experience** - Johnston shares gospel and resurrection evidence at elite gathering
3 (09:38) **Shroud of Turin Overview** - Defines Shroud as linen burial cloth with Jesus' image from resurrection
4 (10:09) **Artifact Gifts: Spear, P52, Jesus Fragment** - Replicas of Roman spear, oldest NT fragments (P52 John 18:37-38, P64 Matthew Last Supper)
5 (17:10) **Shroud Skepticism to Conviction** - Johnston's 3-year journey from Oxford-trained skeptic to believer
6 (20:21) **Shroud Wound Analysis and Probability** - Matches Gospel accounts: crown of thorns, side spear, AB blood type
7 (23:14) **Resurrection "Nuclear Event" Mechanism** - 34 trillion watts in 1/40 billionth second creates 3D-encoded image

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Show Notes

Dr. Jeremiah J. Johnston is a world-renowned scholar on the Historical Jesus, specializing in archaeology, ancient history, and the New Testament.

In 2026, Dr. Johnston became the only academic invited to present evidence for Jesus and the Resurrection at the World Economic Forum in Davos—bringing the Gospel into one of the most influential global stages. His evidence-based approach bridges rigorous research and compelling communication, making the case for faith both intellectually credible and spiritually transformative.

He is the author of The Jesus Discoveries: 10 Historic Finds That Bring Us Face-to-Face with Jesus, which highlights top archaeological discoveries corroborating the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus outside the biblical record. Known for his evidence-first, no-nonsense style, Dr. Johnston powerfully confronts myths and cultural skepticism while offering hope and clarity in an age of confusion.

A hands-on scholar, he uses authentic and replica artifacts; such as the Shroud of Turin, crucifixion nails, the Titulus Crucis, the Pilate Stone, ossuaries, early New Testament papyri, Dead Sea Scroll facsimiles, and Roman coins. to bring history alive in vivid detail. His passion is showing how fresh discoveries, like the Shroud’s fading image, inscriptions mocking early Christians, and coins tied to Gospel events—continue to strengthen the historical case for Jesus Christ.

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