But it’s hard to prove whether this particular cloth is it. If you think about it, the first believers at the tomb would likely have kept the cloth they found. Why do people believe it was the cloth Jesus was wrapped in?Ī cloth is mentioned as significant in all four gospel accounts – the wrapping of the body by Joseph of Arimathea, and the disciples finding the cloths after the resurrection (Matthew 27:57-59 Luke 24:12). Various explanations have been given - perhaps this is just a painting, or a very primitive form of photography.īut those who believe the Shroud is authentic have suggested the energy released from Christ's body at the moment of resurrection caused a supernatural imprint to be made. The shroud has been housed in various churches since at least the 14th century – perhaps longer. It is kept in the town of Turin, in northern Italy, hence its name.īut wrapping a body in a cloth wouldn't normally result in such a clear image of a person's body and face, would it? If they're right, the above image is of Jesus Christ himself. Some people believe this was the original cloth that was used to wrap Jesus after his crucifixion. In more recent years, digital technology has given us a clearer view of this mystery man (see above image). It’s a piece of cloth that has a very faint outline of a man’s face and body imprinted on it. Right: Negative image (digitally enhanced) What God has to say about your anger problem.Mike Royal: There is too much cult of personality in the Church.
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