The Shroud of Turin is a famous artifact with obscure origins. How and when it was made has long been the subject of debate among many scientists, historians and religious leaders, alike. The two most prominent theories are that it was either created as a work of art during the medieval period or that it was a piece of linen that was actually wrapped around the body of Jesus Christ after his death over 2000 years ago.
    • SkyezOpen@lemmy.world
      14·
      3 days ago

      Most prominently by the Bible itself.

      40 Then they took the body of Jesus, and bound it in strips of linen with the spices, as the custom of the Jews is to bury.

      6 Then Simon Peter came along behind him and went straight into the tomb. He saw the strips of linen lying there, 7 as well as the cloth that had been wrapped around Jesus’ head. The cloth was still lying in its place, separate from the linen.

      Strips of linen, not a whole shroud, plus a separate head cloth.

      • roofuskit@lemmy.worldEnglish
        41·
        2 days ago

        The Bible is not capable of debunking anything. Do you have any idea how many times that passage has been retold, transcribed, and translated before getting into the English language copy you quoted? Lots of the English language copies don’t even agree on things. I think I’ll stick with the scientists here for evidence that the shroud is fake.