Forensic Analysis of Ancient Skulls Yields Unbelievable New Look for Jesus!!!!!!

Everyone has a familiar image of what Jesus looks like. In Western society, He’s often depicted as a fair-skinned man with long, flowing hair, a beard, and a cream-colored robe with long sleeves.

This recognizable image is so ingrained in culture that people claim to see His face on everything from pancakes to toast, and even in a New York man’s chicken tikka masala.

However, forensic experts suggest that these common portrayals—whether on food or in famous artwork—are likely inaccurate.

Throughout history, there have been thousands of paintings and drawings of Jesus, yet no one truly knows what He looked like.

The image we associate with Jesus is largely influenced by iconic artworks like Leonardo da Vinci’s The Last Supper (1498), Michelangelo’s The Last Judgement (1541), and El Greco’s Christ Carrying the Cross (1540).

In these artworks and much of pop culture, Jesus is often shown as a long-haired man with blue eyes, dressed in a robe and sandals.

However, the New Testament provides no description of Jesus’ appearance, and no remains have been found to allow for a DNA analysis.

While His true appearance remains a mystery, modern experts believe they’ve come closer to creating a more historically accurate image of Jesus.

AI-Generated Jesus Dutch photographer and digital artist Bas Uterwijk used artificial intelligence to create what he believes is a “historically accurate” representation of Jesus.

Uterwijk, who specializes in algorithmic picture synthesis, used a neural network trained on photos and paintings of thousands of faces. He incorporated cultural depictions of Jesus, such as those seen in Leonardo da Vinci’s Salvator Mundi and the Shroud of Turin, adjusting the ethnicity to better reflect a Middle Eastern man.

Uterwijk said he found traditional depictions of Jesus lacking historical accuracy, so he shortened the hair and beard, and added elements from ancient portraits to create a more believable image for the time and place.

He explained, “The result is an artistic impression of how this man could have looked, more than a scientific search for an exact likeness.”

Forensic Reconstruction Meanwhile, British forensic experts and Israeli archaeologists created a 3D portrait of Jesus based on Semite skulls and modern forensic techniques.

British forensic facial reconstruction expert Dr. Richard Neave, known for famous reconstructions like those of King Phillip II of Macedonia and King Midas, was part of the team behind this image.

Using forensic anthropology, the team recreated Jesus’ face with features typical of Galilean Semites from His era. The portrait depicts Him with a wide face, dark eyes, short dark hair, a bushy beard, and tanned skin. These features are consistent with a description from the Gospel of Matthew, which suggests Jesus closely resembled His disciples.

Neave, formerly of the University of Manchester, explained that the reconstruction is based on the skull of an adult man from the same region and time period as Jesus. Some experts believe this depiction is more accurate than the familiar images from famous paintings.

Analyzing Data The reconstruction process involves a meticulous analysis of cultural and archaeological data, using forensic techniques similar to those used in criminal investigations.

The team began by X-raying three Semite skulls discovered by Israeli archaeologists, which were dated to the time of Jesus. Using computerized tomography (CT), the skulls were digitally “sliced” to reveal their internal structures in detail.

After determining muscle and skin density, experts used the data to create a 3D digital reconstruction of the face. A cast of the skull was made, and clay was applied to simulate the expected facial tissue thickness according to the program’s predictions.

Once the basic structure was complete, the team added facial features like the eyes, lips, and nose based on the shape of the skulls. However, skull analysis couldn’t determine Jesus’ eye color or hairstyle.

The team also studied first-century artwork from archaeological sites, predating the New Testament, and hypothesized that Jesus likely had dark eyes. Since Jewish men at the time typically wore beards, it was reasonable to assume Jesus did as well.

By analyzing clues from the Bible, they deduced that Jesus probably had short, tightly curled hair. A passage by Paul states, “If a man has long hair, it is a disgrace to him,” leading the team to believe Jesus likely had shorter hair, contrary to the long-haired depictions seen in the Shroud of Turin, which appeared in 1354 and is believed by some to bear Christ’s image.

The team further examined skeletal remains of Semite men to estimate Jesus’ height and weight. Based on this analysis, they concluded that Jesus was likely around 5-foot-1 in height and weighed approximately 110 pounds—a smaller build than traditionally depicted in artwork.

Given that Jesus worked as a carpenter and spent much of His time outdoors until He was 30, experts believe He likely had tanned skin and a more muscular build than what traditional Western art portrays.

When this revelation was shared on Facebook, it received an overwhelming response, with many people exclaiming a resounding “Amen!”

Interestingly, these new depictions of Jesus bear a closer resemblance to the “Prince of Peace” painting by Akiane Kramarik, created when she was just eight years old. Akiane claims she saw Jesus in her dreams, and her painting has since become internationally famous and priceless.

These findings may come as a surprise, or even cause discomfort, to some devout followers—particularly those who believe they’ve seen the more familiar image of Jesus in everyday objects.

In 2022, Jeff Jordyn, 52, claimed he saw the face of Christ in his chicken tikka masala. Jordyn explained, “When I put my fork down, it moved some sauce around the eyes. I didn’t think anything of it, but it actually turned into Jesus.” Comparing the image in his curry to traditional portrayals of Christ, Jordyn added, “This is the only time I’ve had someone appear in my food. I’m not big on divine intervention.”

New York man sees Jesus in his curry
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— New York Post (@nypost) November 1, 2022

Perhaps with these new insights, people will start imagining Jesus with different physical features.

Science and technology offer us incredible glimpses into the past, and it’s fascinating to see how experts have used these tools to recreate a more historically accurate image of Jesus.