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'''Crucifixion controversy''' is an ongoing debate about how [[Jesus]] was actually [[Crucifixion|crucified]].  Perhaps surprisingly, little is known today from evidence and [[Roman]] writings as to whether, for example, nails were driven through the victims' hands or wrists as part of the crucifixions that widely occurred in [[ancient Rome]].
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'''Crucifixion controversy''' is an ongoing debate about how [[Jesus]] was actually [[Crucifixion|crucified]].  Perhaps surprisingly, little direct evidence is available today from archeological work and [[Roman]] writings as to whether, for example, nails were driven through the victims' hands or wrists as part of the crucifixions that widely occurred in [[ancient Rome]].
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But an extensive medical investigation that was published by the [[American Medical Association]]'s peer-reviewed flagship journal, ''JAMA'', concluded that:
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{{cquote|The hands could be nailed or tied to the crossbar, but nailing apparently was preferred by the Romans.  The nails were tapered iron spikes approximately 5 to 7 in (13 to 18 cm) long with a square shaft 3/8 in (1 cm) across.  The nails commonly were driven through the wrists rather than the palms.<ref>https://www.cbcg.org/scourging-crucifixion.html</ref>}}
 
== See also ==
 
== See also ==
 
*[[Shroud of Turin]]
 
*[[Shroud of Turin]]
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