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  11. The Relics Of Jesus And Eucharistic Miracles: Scientific Analysis Of Shared Ab Blood Type

The relics of Jesus and Eucharistic miracles: scientific analysis of shared AB blood type

Kelly P Kearse1

  • 1Knoxville Catholic High School, Knoxville, TN, USA. kelly.kearse@knoxvillecatholic.com.

Forensic Science, Medicine, and Pathology
|November 9, 2024

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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Blood type AB is found on religious relics like the Shroud of Turin and in Eucharistic miracles. However, AB antigens are also present in bacteria, and unique markers are needed to confirm a common blood source.

Area of Science:

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  • Biochemistry
  • Religious Studies

Background:

  • Several religious relics, including the Shroud of Turin, Tunic of Argenteuil, and Sudarium of Oviedo, have been tested for blood.
  • Modern Eucharistic miracles also report the presence of human blood and cardiac tissue.
  • The blood type identified in these instances is consistently AB, a relatively rare blood group.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the scientific validity of claims that shared AB blood type indicates a common origin for religious relics and Eucharistic miracles.
  • To explore alternative explanations for the presence of AB blood type beyond a single human source.

Main Methods:

  • Serological testing of bloodstains on various religious textiles.
  • Review of scientific literature concerning blood group antigen expression.
Keywords:
ABBlood typingEucharistic miracles

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    • Blood type AB was detected on the Tunic of Argenteuil, Sudarium of Oviedo, and Shroud of Turin.
    • Similar AB blood type findings were reported in cases of Eucharistic miracles.
    • AB antigens are not exclusive to human red blood cells and are also expressed by bacteria.

    Conclusions:

    • The shared AB blood type among religious relics and Eucharistic miracles does not scientifically validate a common origin.
    • The presence of AB antigens in bacteria offers a potential alternative explanation for these findings.
    • Further analysis of specific and unique polymorphic markers is necessary to confirm a single source for the bloodstains.