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The Shroud of Turin: The Burial Cloth of Jesus Christ?
One of the most baffling questions concerning the Shroud's authenticity is how - and where - it was preserved through the centuries. Ian Wilson traces the history of the cloth from its creation almost two thousand years ago. He propsess ingeniuos solutions to the gaps in its history - explanations that link the Shroud to the Mandylion that belonged to the Emperors of Constantinople, to legends of Veronica's Veil and the Holy Grail, as well as to the powerful Knight's Templars of Medieval Europe. The Shroud Of Turin is a fascinating detective story that offers some intriguing answers to questions that have surrounded this frail piece of linen for centuries.
272 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1978
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Ian Wilson
216 books24 followersAuthor of historical and religious books. He was born in Clapham, south London, but now lives in Brisbane, Australia, with his wife, Judith and their two sons, Adrian and Noel.
Wilson is most well known for his research on the Shroud of Turin.
Wilson is most well known for his research on the Shroud of Turin.
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Displaying 1 - 6 of 6 reviews
January 9, 2011
An excellent and fair look at the controversy surrounding the Shroud of Turin. Well-written and researched, it doesn't take a stance on whether the author thinks it is genuine or not, but rather presents all the information (as known in 1977, before the Shroud of Turin Research Project, or STURP, did their big study of the Shroud in 1978) and lets the reader decide. Fascinating subject.
June 14, 2022
An incredible and fascinating read! This is about the history and mystery of the Shroud of Turin and whether it is truly the burial cloth of Jesus. If you like history and mysteries, I highly recommend this book.
April 24, 2008
Ian Wilson presents many possibilities for the unknown early history of the Shroud, but he is not biased. He goes into the scientific and the historic proofs that the Shroud may be the burial cloth of Christ.
October 28, 2010
I am not a religious person, but this book was amazing! The theories and science that were discussed were very thought-provoking. I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a good mystery. It will definitely make you think.
January 27, 2016
A devout atheist myself, I was left feeling a little chuffed but also desiring more evidence. Patently, the shroud is fake but there were far too many gaps left for 'theists' to hang onto. Well written though.
March 6, 2014
Read back in the day. Tweedledum jogged my memory, thanks.
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