The Jesus Shroud of Turin is a piece of cloth that many people believe was used to wrap the body of Jesus Christ. It has fascinated people for centuries. It is kept in the Cathedral of San Giovanni Battista in Turin, Italy since 1578. It shows a faint image of a bearded man with crossed arms. Many people believe this is the image of Jesus. The marks on the cloth, including bloodstains and wounds, match the injuries described in the Bible.
In 1988, carbon dating of this cloth was done and it was found that this cloth was made in the medieval period, between 1260 and 1390 AD, which led many to doubt its authenticity.
But now, researchers from the Institute of Crystallography (IC) are presenting new evidence that challenges these doubts. Their findings suggest that the shroud might be much older than previously thought. It suggests that the Shroud of Turin could actually date back to the first century, which is the time when Jesus lived.
When the researchers compared the Shroud to ancient linens from Israel that date back to the time of Jesus, the Shroud showed a closer match. This challenges the earlier findings that suggested the Shroud was from the medieval period. This new evidence is likely to spark more debate about the Shroud’s true origin.
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