In this compelling episode of The Backstory on the Shroud of Turin, author and historian Guy R. Powell interviews Alessandro Malantrucco, a theologian, educator, and Shroud researcher from Rome. Alessandro offers powerful insights into both the scientific and spiritual implications of the Shroud of Turin, connecting its evidence directly with the Gospel accounts and his own deep-rooted Catholic faith.
Alessandro shares the legacy of his father, Dr. Luigi Malantrucco, who proposed that Jesus died from a heart-related condition known as hemopericardium. This theory—supported by medical evidence visible on the Shroud—suggests Jesus’ sudden death was due to a rupture in the pericardium, flooding the heart cavity with blood. Remarkably, Alessandro explains how this theory aligns with the Gospel of John, which describes blood and water flowing from Jesus’ side.
As a high school religion teacher, Alessandro also discusses how he uses the Shroud as a tangible, scientific entry point to discuss the Resurrection and Jesus Christ with his students—many of whom have a scientific mindset. He’s currently working on a Shroud app with students to help others access historical, biblical, and scientific data with ease.
This interview merges theology, emotion, and history, and provides new insights into the passion and Resurrection of Jesus Christ—highlighting the relevance of the Shroud of Turin in today’s faith and academic discussions.
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