Why is the Shroud Important?
Some would ask, “Why is the Shroud important?” The answer is related to its potential. After thousands of hours of hands-on scientific, medical and historical research, the image remains a mystery. Proving or disproving authenticity has remained elusive. If it was an obvious work of art, we would have known that by now. The findings of the STURP project leave open a clear possibility that the Shroud COULD be authentic. The implication is enormous. Far greater than even the Dead Sea Scrolls, the Shroud could be the world’s most significant archaeological artifact yet hidden by controversy and confusion instead of dirt and debris. This profound possibility makes it worthy of continued research and investigation. The Evidence for Authenticity: There is no proof that the image on the Shroud is caused by the resurrection. However, the bloodstains are from actual wounds. The blood is determined to be human blood and was transferred to the cloth by direct contact with a corpse. The image rema
