"He claims the Bible has been misinterpreted as there are no explicit references the use of nails or to crucifixion - only that Jesus bore a "staurus" towards Calvary which is not necessarily a cross but can also mean a "pole".

Is Gunnar Samuelsson aware of John 20:25 ??

I have read similar info before. I am inclined to believe that Christ was crucified on a cross from reading info on both sides of this issue. I am not saying I am right, I am saying that there is more information presented that Jesus was crucified on a cross and not a pole. Either way, I am not one to carry on debate over such an issue.

I did save both links and am reading more on his site.
Thanks for posting this.