Faking relics was a huge industry. There were dozens of shrouds of Jesus, several heads of John the Baptist, miles of chains that had been used to bind (insert name of the martyr of your choice), many crowns of thorns, and feathers from the wings of angels venerated in churches by the stupid who paid fortunes to acquire the relics (that would have been better spent feeding the poor).
Oh, the Turin shroud is the best known of the lot… But those who swear it is “real” neglect to mention the many problems – like that the image is full body (front and back) and the “Jesus” in the image is taller on on one side than the other.
Mark Twain in “The Innocents Abroad” was in Italy when he observed that Jesus must have been a very mighty man, indeed. Just from the number of pieces of the True Cross he had personally been offered for sale, the cross would have to have been ENORMOUS.
I do not claim to know how the image came to be on the shroud, but I do know the shroud of Turin is not stained, unless you’re referring to the damage done by fire in 1532.
Imagine about 1 month ago
Who’s gonna know?
markkahler52 about 1 month ago
Or at least, they don’t show for hundreds of years!
LawrenceS about 1 month ago
Faking relics was a huge industry. There were dozens of shrouds of Jesus, several heads of John the Baptist, miles of chains that had been used to bind (insert name of the martyr of your choice), many crowns of thorns, and feathers from the wings of angels venerated in churches by the stupid who paid fortunes to acquire the relics (that would have been better spent feeding the poor).
Oh, the Turin shroud is the best known of the lot… But those who swear it is “real” neglect to mention the many problems – like that the image is full body (front and back) and the “Jesus” in the image is taller on on one side than the other.
Bellboy about 1 month ago
‘Sorry for the blanket statement. Would you like this wrapped?’
Frank Burns Eats Worms about 1 month ago
You better Savior receipt.
mistercatworks about 1 month ago
Yeah, it would take miracle to stain that shroud.
Mark Twain in “The Innocents Abroad” was in Italy when he observed that Jesus must have been a very mighty man, indeed. Just from the number of pieces of the True Cross he had personally been offered for sale, the cross would have to have been ENORMOUS.
Packratjohn Premium Member about 1 month ago
“Dry Clean Only”…
ComicsMama2 about 1 month ago
I do not claim to know how the image came to be on the shroud, but I do know the shroud of Turin is not stained, unless you’re referring to the damage done by fire in 1532.
Brent Rosenthal Premium Member about 1 month ago
The shroud was originated in Jerusalem, not Turin.
Lablubber about 1 month ago
How he does it remains shrouded.