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 6 months ago
Who’s gonna know?
markkahler52 6 months ago
Or at least, they don’t show for hundreds of years!
LawrenceS 6 months 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 6 months ago
‘Sorry for the blanket statement. Would you like this wrapped?’
Frank Burns Eats Worms 6 months ago
You better Savior receipt.
mistercatworks 6 months 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 6 months ago
“Dry Clean Only”…
ComicsMama2 6 months 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 6 months ago
The shroud was originated in Jerusalem, not Turin.
Lablubber 6 months ago
How he does it remains shrouded.