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 Shroud of Turin, one of the most studied and controversial religious objects in history, is again at the center of the debate. This 4.2-metre linen canvas, which shows the figure of a man with marks similar to those of the crucifixion, has been considered by some as proof of the resurrection of Jesus Christ and by others as a medieval creation unrelated to ancient Christianity. A recent study published in the Journal of Medieval History reve…
By Taylor Nicioli, CNN The Shroud of Turin, a 13-foot-long linen cloth bearing the image of a crucified man, has captivated people for centuries, sparking debate over whether the relic ever wrapped the body of Jesus Christ. For some, the cloth serves as visual proof of Jesus’ resurrection; for others, it’s simply a medieval relic made by a 14th-century artist. Now, researchers have found new evidence that the cloth’s authenticity was questioned …
Newly uncovered medieval document casts fresh doubts on Shroud of Turin’s authenticity
A newly uncovered medieval document is the earliest known to cast doubt on the authenticity of the Shroud of Turin, widely believed to have been used to wrap Christ’s crucified body.
The discovery of a text from the fourteenth century and a 3D reconstruction reaffirm that it is a medieval historical fake
The discussion about the authenticity or not of the Shroud of Turin, was triggered in 1898 and declined 90 years later. At the end of the 19th century, Secondo Pia revealed in negative the image of a face, which triggered popular devotion. But in 1988, a carbon analysis 14 dated by three laboratories located the origin of the sheet between the 13th and 14th centuries. In any case, the Catholic Church, which does admit since 1506 devotion and wor…
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