Is the Shroud of Turin authentic?
” Answer: The Shroud of Turin is a linen cloth that some believe to have been the cloth that Jesus Christ was buried in. Each of the four Gospels mention Jesus being wrapped and buried in a cloth (Matthew 27:59, Mark 15:46, Luke 23:53, John 19:40). The Shroud of Turin was discovered or at least made public in the 14th century A.D. The Shroud of Turin is named for the city that it is kept inTurin, Italy. Here is a webpage that contains some pictures / images of the Shroud of Turin – http://www.shroud.com/examine.htm. Upon examination, the Shroud of Turin appears to be that of a man who was crucified. There are markings in the hands and feet that are consistent with the wounds inflicted by crucifixion. There also appear to be wounds similar to what is described in Jesus torture, around the head, back, and legs. So is the Shroud of Turin truly the cloth Jesus Christ was buried in? There is much debate on the authenticity of the Shroud of Turin. Some are absolutely convinced that it is the
