Lecturers
Should sponsors wish to complement their Man of the Shroud Exhibit with an International Shroud Lecture Series, Shroud.com will provide a comprehensive list of recognized Shroud presenters. Some highly recommended speakers are listed below.
Dr. Frederick T. Zugibe, New York – Forensic pathologist and author, Dr. Zugibe was Chief Medical Examiner of Rockland County, New York, for 33 years. He is considered one of the major authorities on medical aspects of crucifixion and the Turin Shroud, and is the President & Founder of the Association of Scientists and Scholars International for the Shroud.
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Professor Emanuela Marinelli, Rome – Professor of Geographical Sciences, Emanuela is a specialist in advanced studies of pollens found on the cloth of the Shroud, and is credentialed by the Vicariate of Rome as an expert Catechist of the Shroud and the Passion. She is well known internationally, having lectured on many aspects of Shroud research. Prof. Marinelli is also a teacher of iconography & iconology.
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Prof. Emanuela MarinelliMr. Barrie Schwortz, Los Angeles – Official documenting photographer for the 1978 Shroud of Turin Research Project, Barrie’s photographic images have been seen on CNN, CBX, NBC, PBX, Discovery & Learning Channels. He has also published in Time, Life & National Geographic Magazines. Barrie is a most engaging speaker, and is founder of the largest internet site on the Shroud.
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Barrie SchwortzDr. Phillip Wiebe, Vancouver – Professor of Philosophy, Phillip addresses the authenticity of the Shroud and its significance for theology. He lectures on all the relevant evidence: the history of the Shroud, carbon-dating, its three-dimensional properties, the botanical evidence, as well as competing views on how the image was formed.
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Dr. Phillip WiebeDr. Daniel Scavone, Indiana – Professor Emeritus of History, Professor Scavone offers an in-depth introduction to the Shroud from historical documents, both textual and artistic.
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