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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 Shroud of Turin, a 4.2-metre-long linen canvas with the image of a crucified man, has captivated people for centuries, generating debate about whether the relic ever enveloped the body of...
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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