The Crucifixion of Christ: A Medical Perspective

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That was outstanding!!!! Thanks for posting. The first one brought tears to my eyes when the Doctor was talking about what the cross means to him. I really liked the second video as well. It was a very unique presentation.

blessings to you op

for the haters

THE SEVERITY OF THE BEATING

Isaiah 52:14: "..... Just as there were many who were appalled at him - his appearance was so disfigured beyond that of any man and his form marred beyond human likeness"

The severity of the beating is not detailed in the gospels. However, in the book of Isaiah, it suggests that the Romans pulled out His beard.(Isaiah 50:8). It is also mentions that Jesus was beaten so severely that His form did not look like that of "a son of a man" i.e. that of a human being.

The literal translation of the verse reads, "So marred from the form of man was His aspect, that His appearance was not as that of a son of a man." People were appalled to look at Him (Isaiah 52:13).

PHYSICAL SUFFERING ON THE CROSS

Psalm 22:14-15: "I am poured out like water, and all my bones are out of joint. My heart has turned to wax; it has melted away within me. My strength is dried up like a potsherd, and my tongue sticks to the roof of my mouth; you lay me in the dust of death."

Having suffered from the beatings and flogging, Jesus suffered from severe hypovolemia from the loss of blood. The verses above describe His dehydrated state and loss of His strength.


DEATH BY CRUCIFIXION : SLOW SUFFOCATION

-Shallowness of breathing causes small areas of lung collapse.
-Decreased oxygen and increased carbon dioxide causes acidic conditions in the tissues.
-Fluid builds up in the lungs. Makes situation in step 2 worse.
-Heart is stressed and eventually fails.

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I am glad you got something out of the videos.

To think on these things is uncomfortable but sobering.

The truth is difficult to digest at times.

Thanks friend.

My Lord,
Thank You for Loving me so that you endured this death, my deserved death for me! You are Great and Wonderful and I Love You. I would not have had you suffer, but you laid you life down for me. They could not take it, they could not have it. By your suffering, the enemy is condemned and I am set free! We shall be together one day soon. I am still trying to put my shame aside, but in that day, I know it will end. Thank You for Loving me so. I can't face the death, Lord, that you took for me so bravely. Our Lord, Our God, The Spirit of Our LORD, YOU are GOD ALMIGHTY, THE MOST HIGH!

ABBA, FATHER

Thank you for that. God bless you.

Your prayer seems very heartfelt.


I think to look at the death of Christ through medical science puts an entirely different perspective on His sacrifice.

Many have an 'image' of a man with a few cuts and clothed in a loin cloth as we see in the movies.

That could not be further from the truth.