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New Study Identifies Earliest Written Denunciation of the Shroud of Turin

  • A new study released today identifies the earliest known written rejection of the Shroud of Turin, dating to the 14th century in France.
  • This discovery follows earlier skepticism dating back to 1389 when Bishop Pierre d'Arcis formally denounced the Shroud as a fake in a memorandum to Pope Clement VII.
  • The recently uncovered document, written by theologian Nicole Oresme, condemns the Shroud as unmistakably fraudulent, attributing its creation to deceitful clergy attempting to extract donations for their churches.
  • Radiocarbon analysis indicates that the Shroud’s fabric dates back to the late 1200s or 1300s, aligning with the period of early medieval forgeries rather than antiquity.
  • These findings suggest the Shroud was recognized as forged centuries ago, highlighting its role in a long-standing polemic between supporters and detractors and raising doubts about its authenticity today.
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The discovery of a text from the fourteenth century and a 3D reconstruction reaffirm that it is a medieval historical fake

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medievalshroud.com broke the news in on Thursday, August 28, 2025.
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