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Is the shroud of Turin—an ancient linen bearing the mysterious image of a man, purported to be Jesus of Nazareth—the ingenious work of an artist, or the true shroud of Christ? For centuries, this question has perplexed and enticed the most brilliant minds. Now, in The Truth about the Shroud of Turin: Solving the Mystery, journalist Robert K. Wilcox investigates every aspect of the shrouds history, from the ancient Egyptian weave of the cloth to the possible role of radiation in forming the image on its surface. Drawing on evidence collected over thirty years of travel, interviews with experts, and painstaking research, Wilcox presents the full story of the shroud in astonishing detail. The shroud of Turin—a clever hoax or the authentic burial cloth of Jesus Christ? Read this reporters journey and discover the truth.
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Discovered in Europe over 400 years ago, the shroud of Turin is thought to be the genuine burial shroud of Jesus Christ. In the updated edition of "The Shroud of Turin," investigative reporter Robert K. Wilcox--author of the successful "Target: Patton"--applies his investigative eye and compelling writing style to the mystery surrounding this controversial and perplexing relic. Featuring new evidence, new chapters, and timed to launch to coincide with the shroud's display in April 2010, "The Shroud of Turin" answers the questions:
Was the man in the shroud really Jesus Christ?
Did the man in the shroud rise from the dead?
Is the shroud a photograph of Jesus at the moment of resurrection?
If the work is a forgery, how would the forger have accomplished the act
Controversial, intriguing, and perceptive, "The Shroud of Turin" offers new insight into this baffling mystery, and offers compelling evidence that the shroud is the authentic burial shroud of Jesus Christ.
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In this updated edition of "The Shroud of Turin," investigative reporter Wilcox applies his investigative eye and compelling writing style to the mystery surrounding this controversial and perplexing relic.
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The shroud of Turin is one of historys most controversial and perplexing relics. Many believe it to be the genuine burial shroud of Jesus Christ. Some hypothesize the image on the shroud was created through a rare scientific phenomenon. Still others think the shroud is a fake, proventhrough carbon tests in 1988to be a clever forgery. In
The Truth About the Shroud of Turin, investigative reporter Robert K. Wilcox applies his investigative eye and compelling writing style to this mysterious artifact. Featuring new evidence,
The Truth About the Shroud of Turin offers new insight into this baffling mystery and offers compelling evidence that the shroud is the authentic burial shroud of Jesus Christ.
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Praise for The Truth about the Shroud of Turin
"Wilcox weaves an intriguing detective story, utilizing over 30 years of research including trips the world over, seeking to unravel the secrets of the worlds most intensely-studied artifact, giving readers much evidence to decide if the Shroud is just an elaborate hoax or the actual burial cloth of Jesus."
JOSEPH MARINO, shroud scholar
"Bob has taken his 1977 milestone book, Shroud, refined it, expanded it and brought it up-to-the-minute, including details on the latest scientific research and the scientists who performed it."
BARRIE SCHWORTZ, shroud scholar and editor and founder of The Shroud website
About the Author
Robert K. Wilcox is an author, journalist, and screenwriter. He first viewed the shroud in Italy as a religion editor. His subsequent book Shroud was published in 1977. In addition to writing for newspapers and magazines, including the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, and National Geographic, he is the author of, among other books, Scream of Eagles, Japans Secret War, Wings of Fury, First Blue, and, most recently, Target: Patton. He has written or been a story editor for numerous television shows, and, because of his nonfiction, has appeared on the History Channel, Oliver Norths War Stories, Fox News, and many other television and radio programs. He lives in Los Angeles.