THE SHROUD of TURIN
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So speaking of the Creator, did He leave us an imprint of Himself in the cloths that wrapped him in the grave. There is controversy over a single shroud, the Shroud of Turin, in which that very thing may have happened. Let’s take a closer look…
Is the shroud real? Could the we really have a record of how Jesus looked in this simple cloth? There are several factors to consider:
1) What is the Shroud of Turin? The Shroud of Turin is a single cloth approximately 14.3 feet (4 m) long and 3.7 feet (1 m) wide that contains an image or imprint of a man, both the front and the back sides. The first known appearance of the shroud occurred in 1357 in France but did not receive world wide exposure until 1898 when it first was photographed. Along with the imprint there is blood stains around the head, wrists and feet, on the front in what would be the man’s side and on the imprint’s back supposedly from the scourging.
2) How old is the cloth? Carbon dating in 1988 came to the conclusion that the material the shroud dated back to as early as 1260 AD. More recently however, a nondestructive vibrational spectroscopy along with several other tests identified the shroud’s fabric to be between 300 BC and 400 AD. Giulio Fanti, a professor from the University of Padua, ran the tests and states that in addition, his tests also confirmed the presence of pollen and dusts from a Middle Eastern origin.
3) Is there really blood on the cloth? “Believers in the Shroud’s authenticity have never adequately explained how the blood on the sheet has remained red for millennia or how the purported stigmata-on-fabric came to leave their marks. Fanti suggests some sort of ‘exceptional radiation’ rendered the marks indelible and red.”1 Blood when it dries turns black. Could Christ have kept His blood red. Certainly by supernatural means. But the question is, is this what happen here?


Conclusion: “Let Scripture speak. God reveals what He wants us to know, and since He does not mention a shroud in the grave with Christ, this should settle the issue for Christians.”3
Science should not be utilized to try to make a point or proof for God. If the Ark were found, or the covenant of the ark, those who do not want to listen would still not be convinced. "Neither will they be persuaded, though one rose from the dead," Luke 16:31b.
I truly believe that scripture is God-breathed scientific and historical evidence. I believe the Bible word for word, cover to cover.
Until next time, God bless and take care!
Willow Dressel
Reference:
2,3https://answersingenesis.org/archaeology/testing-the-shroud-of-turin/
Good read. I agree 100% let the Scripture speak! As awesome as this would be if true but God does not mention it in the Bible. For what ever reason it is what it is. Gods ways are not our ways. He uses other means of his existence. If Jesus left this behind it would be worshiped and turned into an idol. Exsodis 20-2-6
ReplyDeleteYou are so right, David! It would become a shrine and somebody would be making lots of money, lol! Thanks for your comment, they’re always great!
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