Christ crucified: a beginning; facts sought

[whune]

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[catholic_heart]

I like the drawing, it's very good. However, as far as I'm aware of I don't think it will be possible to find historically accurate information regarding dimensions of anything. I just don't think it exists, and if you find anything, I imagine its accuracy will be suspect.

i pray you are mistaken

[whune]

from what I understand, crucifixion was fairly common practice...

I'm failing to see, how, while we've detail in regard to how the components (the stripes (post) and patibulum (cross-arm))connected together, the weight of the patibulum, the practice of the patibulum being carried by the prisoner, and the ordered details of a crucifixion itself... that we wouldn't also have some record of the typical dimensions, of said components...

Re: i pray you are mistaken

[catholic_heart]

Oh, I see, I thought you were looking for specific reference to the exact details of Christ's cross, crown of thorns, et cetera. But general information regarding Roman crucifixion practices I'm sure can be found, though unfortunately I can't tell you where.

[forensicgirl]

You could try looking for experiments relating to the Shroud of Turin-I know at one point some scientists were allowed to study it and they did several experiments to determine how accurate the image is. For example, (as far as I can remember) it's impossible to crucify an adult by putting nails through their hands-the tissue won't stand up to the weight. Rather, the nails need to be in the wrist (as you seem to have depicted-good work!) or in the forearm.

Hope that helps!

[whune]

thanks