The Shroud and the jew: Barrie Schwortz at TEDx ViadellaConciliazione

Barrie Schwortz, an Orthodox Jew, spends much of his time educating Christians that the Turin Shroud may well be an artifact of Jesus. An expert on imaging, he was the official documenting photographer for the Shroud of Turin Research Project (STURP), the 1978 team that conducted the first in-depth scientific examination of the Shroud. In 2009, he founded the Shroud of Turin Education and Research Association, Inc. (STERA, Inc.). Schwortz began as a skeptic of the shroud, but by scientific evidence became absolutely convinced of its authenticity. To be open-minded and brave enough to immerse oneself in the evidence of beliefs that go against your own, and allow yourself to be convinced of their validity, requires a courage and honesty that not many can claim. This is what Barrie Schwortz has been doing for the past 30 years.
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[@jeanneesta2997]

Blood of a severely tortured person such as Jesus stays red forever. That is just so powerful. God is just almighty and powerful.

[@keineahnung5793]

I've got a testimony to tell,just before I started watching this video,I was watching several videos about atheism,science and the like, somehow I noticed this Ted talk in the thumbnails,usually I skip such topics but something inside of me prompted me to click on it, I come from a mixed Jewish/catholic background,raised Catholic with a love for Jewish culture I've always had an identity crisis,who/what am I? My belief in a higher power is weak to say the least but after listening to this talk, I'm sure it was God pushing my index finger towards that thumbnail. Thanks for taking the time to read my rambling.

[@LenkenIssac]

Wow... That statement hit hard. "SCIENCE IS MAN'S ATTEMPT TO UNDERSTAND GODS CREATION" 💯👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@janiceturner6642]

I still have an article out of Readers Digest back in 1970 that my mother-in-law gave me on the Shroud of Turin. I knew immediately that the Shroud was authentic. God is totally amazing to me, how He chose Barrie to be on that team. He used a Jewish boy that did not believe to become a top expert on the Shroud, who has gone on to make it his life's work. How amazing is that!

[@LeavingBabylon_]

This guy is a professional photographer but credits his respected hero’s to people who ‘photograph space’? Lol we know space images are all CGI, not photographs.

[@CameronKiesser]

It's either Jesus or something sinister. No other choices. Kinda hard to wrap your head around. Not a fan of the RCC, but I do think the Shroud has to be Jesus.

[@froggeroneandonly8021]

If this doesn’t strengthen your faith nothing will. Just incredible. Jesus is KING

[@robertprokop1649]

I was privileged to have seen the shroud with my own 2 eyes in 2002. My main impression at the time was how BIG it was. I was not expecting that. The other was how faint the markings were. The images we see of it in books and on the internet apparently enhance the contrast. I recall not being then convinced about its authenticity, but have over the years since come to the opinion that it is indeed the burial cloth of Jesus. As Barrie Schwortz said on this video, quoting Sherlock Holmes, "When every other possibility has been rejected, whatever remains - however improbable - must be the truth."

[@jpmcpinning4255]

Beautiful Video to watch this Sabbath morning. Heart wrenching to know how much Yeshua suffered for us and how many deny his gift!

[@larrywilliams5490]

The first time I heard Barry give his testimony and evidence of the Shroud it went deep into my soul.I knew about the Shroud but not the testing and personal testimony.I am now deep into it all and my faith has been fortified immensely.

[@richierich440007]

Although Mr. Barrie Shwortz isn’t the traditional speaker, I have to admit, there’s a huge lesson his message sent and am grateful for his entire vocation into this experience. Blessings to all.

[@vicentepineda1860]

"The light shines in the darkness and the darkness cannot overcome it..." Thanks for uploading Mr Shwortz's marvelous experience with the truth.

[@deaconkirkaltenhofen727]

Thank you Barry. I was the custodian at St Alphonsus parish in Seattle in the early 2000’s when you made your presentation to our congregation. I have never forgotten your conviction as you told your story. My faith has never wavered, but your scientific evidence added to my belief that faith and reason are not only compatible, but are necessarily unified in the understanding of life. Thank you for your part in this wonderful examination of the Shroud.

[@sulwenyanam375]

What a humbly beautiful human being in the truest sense of the word. Thank you for carrying the shroud to the world through your gorgeous witness. Thank you. "Telling the truth" never sounded more courageous.

[@FromTheHood2TheWoods]

It’s so sad that Joe Rogan refuses to get this man on his podcast or anyone as knowledgeable to talk about the Shroud! Please everybody pray that this one day happens. His viewers need to hear the truth.

[@LJBennie]

Amazing story and a moving speech. Thank you, Barrie!

[@damo780]

What a humble man!

[@beverlyhurd8556]

Sure loved your talks, Barrie. You were the best. Sorry to hear of your passing. I hope that you are enjoying being with God and Jesus. ✝

[@kendellbise8875]

A Jewish person once told me people who believe in Jesus hate Jews, I responded, on the contrary I love Jews, my lord is a Jew! Believe or not believe, the decision about Jesus is eternal!

[@michaelsorensen8670]

God bless you Barry for all your wonderful work telling the truth about the shroud.