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Using carbon dating and dna techniques, scientists hope to build a map showing the crucial role played by relics in the spread of christ's message. >> we're obviously aware of the fact that the vast majority of the material of the relics that we'll be testing are probably not going to fall into the period which historically we would expect, but this is just the first step in a big project in which we're looking at other similar relics, getting dates for them, getting reliable scientific data from them to find out more about who these people were, where they came from. >> the ambitious project ...

>> the kingdom of heaven is at hand. repent. >> in the centuries after his death, bone relics of john the baptist begin spreading out from the holy land as early christians seek a physical connection with the man who played such a decisive role in the life of jesus. >> his relics become extremely important all over the world. so there are lots of narratives of discovering parts of his body, whether it's his head or other relics, his hand and arms seem to be incredibly important because he points to jesus during the baptism. >> by the 15th century, there are over 200 relics of john the baptist ...

Using carbon dating and dna techniques, scientists hope to build a map showing the crucial role played by relics in the spread of christ's message. >> we're obviously aware of the fact that the vast majority of the material of the relics that we'll be testing are probably not going to fall into the period which historically we would expect, but this is just the first step in a big project in which we're looking at other similar relics, getting dates for them, getting reliable scientific data from them to find out more about who these people were, where they came from. >> the ambitious project ...

The early church. using carbon dating and dna techniques, scientists hope to build a map showing the crucial role played by relics in the spread of christ's message. >> we're obviously aware of the fact that the vast majority of the material of the relics that we'll be testing are probably not going to fall into the period which historically we would expect, but this is just the first step in a big project in which we're looking at other similar relics, getting dates for them, getting reliable scientific data from them to find out more about who these people were, where they came from. >> the ...

Whether authentic or not, each piece is a clue to the growth of the early church. using carbon dating and dna techniques, scientists hope to build a map showing the crucial role played by relics in the spread of christ's message. >> we're obviously aware of the fact that the vast majority of the material of the relics that we'll be testing are probably not going to fall into the period which historically we would expect, but this is just the first step in a big project in which we're looking at other similar relics, getting dates for them, getting reliable scientific data from them to find out...