Maxillofacial injuries on the face of Jesus, first observed via AI enhancement of the Shroud of Turin Disturbing new discoveries on the Shroud of Turin By Erich Habich-Traut, 18. Nov. 2024, v.2.1 Publication name: The Jesus Channel TV This article by Rev. Erich Habich-Traut delves into the notable findings concerning the Shroud of Turin, particularly focusing on the facial injuries of Jesus as revealed through advanced image enhancements utilizing artificial intelligence (AI). Initially perceived as a faint imprint with minimal discernible details, recent technological advancements have enabled a deeper exploration of the Shroud's image, formerly considered merely a negative representation. The author details a three-year journey of enhancing the image using cutting-edge software, leading to the revelation of markings that suggest the crucified Jesus was subjected to pre-crucifixion beatings. Drawing on biblical accounts, the paper presents the correlation between the facial injuries observed on the Shroud and the descriptions of violence documented in the Gospels. This analysis highlights the significance of the findings, which have not been previously noted by other scholars in the field of Sindonology, thereby contributing a unique perspective to the ongoing discourse surrounding the Shroud of Turin. W hen you first examine the faint outlines of the person on the Shroud of Turin with the unaided eye, you don’t see many nuances. The most prominent features you most likely first notice are the burnmarks on it from the year AD 1532. The eight scorched areas correspond to places where molten silver from a candelabra singed the folded relic whilst in a chapel at the House of Savoy. Look closer, and between these marks, the contours of a body are barely discernible with the naked eye—let alone details of His face. Not everybody gets to be as close to the shrine as Pope Francis, seen here touching the frame of the Holy Cloth in June 2015. 1