The so-called "Shroud of Turin," said to be the actual burial linen of Jesus Christ, is the most analyzed and scientifically-studied historical artifact known to humanity. The linen (unquestionably of first-century weave) bears the image of a crucified man who also sustained horrific trauma prior to death.
The injuries depicted on the burial linen identically match the four gospel accounts of Jesus Christ's suffering and death, so much so that it has been called, "The Fifth Gospel."
But couldn't it have been the work of a skilled, medieval artisan? No. The most modern scientific analysis has proven that the image on the shroud is not of human origin.
There is no paint, no die, no powder, NO NOTHING known to humanity that could have created the image. Corroborating this is the fact that the image sits on only the first two microns of linen, meaning that there is absolutely no penetration INTO the cloth.
The one thing that held me back from believing this to be the actual burial linen of Christ was
that the Catholic church held it (was its possessors) and said it was genuine. But then I discovered that the Catholic church only came into possession of it in 1980. Before that, it was in private hands. And not even the Catholic church will make a hard claim as to its authenticity.
I am now fully convinced that the shroud is authentic. (Those with
continued doubts, please watch the Tucker Carlson video, linked below.) The import is earth-shattering. Will this be what God uses to bring hundreds or thousands of people into the body of Christ? No. Surprisingly popularized as authentic in these last days, the Shroud will stand as a mute witness against unbelieving humanity at the Great White Throne judgment.
(To those who would counter with the "Jesus would not have long hair" argument, please analyze the image. The sides of the hair do not even fall past the beard. The hair presents itself in a most unattractive "Dutch Boy" style. These are not the "tresses" common to women. What would you be looking for? A "business" cut?)
