On the Physical Death of Jesus Christ

The Journal of the American Medical Association ^ | March 21, 1986 | William D. Edwards, MD; Wesley J. Gabel, MDiv; Floyd E. Hosmer, MS, AMI

[Oakleaf]

ABSTRACT: Jesus of Nazareth underwent Jewish and Roman trials, was flogged, and was sentenced to death by crucifixion. The scourging produced deep stripelike lacerations and appreciable blood loss, and it probably set the stage for hypovolemic shock as evidenced by the fact that Jesus was too weakened to carry the crossbar (patibulum) to Golgotha. At the site of crucifixion his wrists were nailed to the patibulum, and after the patibulum was lifted onto the upright post, (stipes) his feet were nailed to the stipes. The major pathophysiologic effect of crucifixion was an interference with normal respirations. Accordingly, death resulted primarily from hypovolemic shock and exhaustion asphyxia. Jesus’ death was ensured by the thrust of a soldier’s spear into his side. Modern medical interpretation of the historical evidence indicates that Jesus was dead when taken down from the cross. (JAMA 1986; 255:1455-1463)

[Oakleaf]

Other references on this topic. “A Doctor At Calvary: The Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ as Described by a Surgeon” Pierre Barbet, M.D. This is probably the single best book. I have given it to several priests over the years as a gift for Lent.

“The Crucifixion ol Jesus, Completely Revised and Expanded, A Forensic Inquiry” by Frederick T. Zugibe. If you get the two-disc, Definitive Edition of the “Passion of The Christ” he is one of the people interviewed in the section on crucifixition.

DVD “How Jesus Died: The Final 18 Hours” Trinity Pictures Ltd. This includes sections with interviews with Frederick Zugibe and with Dr. John Bonica, one of the founding fathers of the modern study and understanding of pain and its treatment.

DVD “Crucifixtion” The History Channel.

[onedoug]

Very interesting. Thanks for posting.

[mylife]

Yeah, people are ***holes, that is why we Trust in God.

Remember the reason.

[Roman_War_Criminal]

I've got that episode on the History Channel. It's pretty darn accurate I'd say. Most folks think of the cross as being a literal lower case "t". In fact, it was probably more accurate as a "T" or Tau cross probably only about 6 feet tall if that. Actual heel bone with Roman nail stuck in it and buried that way - Judea from an ossuary around the First Century AD. Name on the ossuary was Jehohanan. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jehohanan

[Roman_War_Criminal]

Well that’s one way to put it ;)

[mylife]

Take look around and cast yer votes LOL

Still.. when in Rome...

[353FMG]

Lord do not treat us the way we treated You. Mercy.

[sauropod]

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[Fiji Hill]

And can it be that I should gain
An int’rest in the Savior’s blood?
Died He for me, who caused His pain?
For me, who Him to death pursued?
Amazing love! how can it be
That Thou, my God, should die for me?
—Charles Wesley,m 1738

[aspasia]

CHOR
Wir setzen uns mit Tränen nieder
Und rufen dir im Grabe zu:
Ruhe sanfte, sanfte ruh!
Ruht, ihr ausgesognen Glieder!
Euer Grab und Leichenstein
Soll dem ängstlichen Gewissen
Ein bequemes Ruhekissen
Und der Seelen Ruhstatt sein.
Höchst vergnügt schlummern da die Augen ein.

[aspasia]

Matthäus Passion, BWV 244 (Koopman)

[gattaca]

https://www.ibelieve.com/slideshows/how-to-fight-and-win-the-spiritual-battles-of-life.html

[spankalib]

Incredible. Genius.