The Shroud of Turin

        “The Shroud of Turin is a length of linen cloth bearing the negative image of a man who is alleged to be Jesus of Nazareth…The cloth itself is believed by some to be the burial shroud that Jesus was wrapped in when he was buried after crucifixion.” Wikipedia article

        “It is first securely attested in 1390, when a local bishop wrote that the shroud was a forgery and that an unnamed artist had confessed.” Since then thousands of books and articles have been written, both approving and debunking its reality. 

        In a “view”, this author wants to suggest two logical reasons why it is unlikely to be the original burial cloth. Aside from all provenance and science, two Scriptural facts should be noted: 

1) There was a weight of 75 pounds of spices wrapped with the body [John 19:39] and 

2) The burial cloth did not cover the head [John 20:7]. 

       If the image was caused by radiation or some other form of brilliant exposure, there seems to be no sign of the spices, and secondly, the covering from the head was lying separately from the linen, not part of the shroud itself. Just a thought. ☺ 

        For anyone who would like to pursue this further, there is an amazingly thorough essay by Gary Habermas, available on the internet at www.garyhabermas.com. His article includes some excellent insights into the resurrection, as well as what he considers strong reasons why this might be the “true” shroud.