MooPig Required Reading :: Good Friday is Not for the Faint-Hearted

Special Communication
On the Physical Death of Jesus Christ
William D. Edwards, MD; Wesley J. Gabel, MDiv; Floyd E. Hosmer, MS, AMI

[Excerpt] "... Although this is a very rare phe- nomenon, bloody sweat (hematidrosis or hemohidrosis) may occur in highly emotional states or in persons with bleeding disorders. As a result of hemorrhage into the sweat glands, the skin becomes fragile and tender. Luke’s description supports the diagnosis of hematidrosis rather than eccrine chromidrosis (brown or yel- low-green sweat) or stigmatization (blood oozing from the palms or else- where). Although some authors have suggested that hematidrosis produced hypovolemia, we agree with Bucklin that Jesus’ actual blood loss probably was minimal. However, in the cold night air, it may have pro- duced chills. ..."

" ... The archaeological remains of a crucified body, found in an ossuary near Jerusalem and dating from the time of Christ, indicate that the nails were tapered iron spikes approximately 5 to 7 in (13 to 18 cm) long with a square shaft 3/8 in (1 cm) across. Furthermore, ossuary findings and the Shroud of Turin have documented that the nails com- monly were driven through the wrists rather than the palms ..."
Retrieved by Pat Darnell HERE:
http://www.slublog.com/deathjesus.pdf