The positive and negative exposures of the front facial section of the ShroudThe shroud of Turin is a linen cloth bearing the image of a man who had apparently died of crucifixion. Most Catholics consider it to be the burial shroud of Jesus Christ.
It is currently held in the Cathedral of St John the Baptist in Turin, Italy. Despite many scientific investigations, no one has yet been able to explain how the image has been imprinted on the shroud and despite many attempts, no one has managed to replicate it.
Radiocarbon tests date it to the middle ages, however apologists for the shroud believe it is incorrupt - and carbon dating can only date things which decay.
Prior to the middle ages, reports of the shroud exist as the Image of Edessa - reliably reported since at least the 4th century.
In addition, another cloth (the Sudarium) known even from biblical times (John 20:7) exists which is said to have covered Christ’s head in the tomb.
A 1999 study by Mark Guscin, a member of the multidisciplinary investigation team of the Spanish Center for Sindonology, investigated the relationship between the two cloths.
Based on history, forensic pathology, blood chemistry (the Sudarium also is reported to have type AB blood stains), and stain patterns, he concluded that the two cloths covered the same head at two distinct, but close moments of time. Avinoam Danin (a researcher at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem) concurred with this analysis, adding that the pollen grains in the Sudarium match those of the shroud.
It is currently held in the Cathedral of St John the Baptist in Turin, Italy. Despite many scientific investigations, no one has yet been able to explain how the image has been imprinted on the shroud and despite many attempts, no one has managed to replicate it.
Radiocarbon tests date it to the middle ages, however apologists for the shroud believe it is incorrupt - and carbon dating can only date things which decay.
Prior to the middle ages, reports of the shroud exist as the Image of Edessa - reliably reported since at least the 4th century.
In addition, another cloth (the Sudarium) known even from biblical times (John 20:7) exists which is said to have covered Christ’s head in the tomb.
A 1999 study by Mark Guscin, a member of the multidisciplinary investigation team of the Spanish Center for Sindonology, investigated the relationship between the two cloths.
Based on history, forensic pathology, blood chemistry (the Sudarium also is reported to have type AB blood stains), and stain patterns, he concluded that the two cloths covered the same head at two distinct, but close moments of time. Avinoam Danin (a researcher at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem) concurred with this analysis, adding that the pollen grains in the Sudarium match those of the shroud.
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interesting post allison enjoyed the read...rrrrrrr x
Very good, very interesting post! Although I haven't looked up Sindonolgy yet and I have no idea what it means. :-)
I have an interesting tale about how this shroud related to me. When I first saw it was on a TV presentation back in the 60's (I don't remember the show) I was only in my teens. At that point in my life I believed in a God, but I did not believe that Jesus of Nazareth was the only Son of God,
the Annointed One, come to save us.
I put the stories of the miracles & ressurection etc. on the level of Santa Claus & the Easter Bunny.
But the odd thing is from the moment I saw the photo negative of this shroud I believed that it was burial shroud of Jesus.
Now I am "Christian" and I have met Jesus and I relize that He has saved my life, I still believe that it is the burial Shroud of the Christ.
P.S. declaring myself "Christian" doesn't mean that I think I'm an angel or that I'm perfect or better than anyone else in any. way.
Hi rrrrr thanks for dropping by & your very intersting comment:-)
Hmmm Interesting comment Aslan!I think sindonology is a theological basis as a valid & significant field for continued studying "The Shroud" being one of them still being studied even today.
Now I haven't met Jesus yet I'm still waiting but I do believe it is the burial shroud of Jesus Christ!
I dont believe anybody can claim themselves as Angels or perfect:-)
Thanks for your comment
Your blog chum.
Look for Him and you will find Him
I don't mean to sound trite with that statement Ali.
I know people who have found him everywhere, in all situations, some say they find Him in Scripture, that never helped me.
I founnd Him in my Heart when I was in terrible pain.
For as many as will say they have have met Him, that's as many as ways you will hear as to where & how to meet Him.
Oh nice one Aslan thanks for adding the picture of "The Shroud of Turin" your a little treasure!!!
Thank You for that sweet comment Aslan,I didn't mean my comment in a bad way when I said "I'm still waiting to meet Him" I know in my heart one day I will find him probably when I least expect it!
Hi Allison,
I just found your blog. I've always had an interest in the shroud it's a fascinating piece of history.
Who is Edessa? That's a name I haven't heard before associated with the shroud.
CarolynSW
Hi Carolyn
The County of Edessa was one of the Crusader states in the 12th century, based around Edessa, a city with an ancient history and an early tradition of Christianity.
Thanks for your interest & comment!
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