Historical Blindness The Turin Shroud: Divine Likeness or Bogus Relic?
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Mar 6, 2018 Explore the mystery of the Turin Shroud, believed to be the burial cloth of Christ. Dive into the historical accuracy of the wounds, the theory of vaporography, the controversy surrounding its authenticity, and the efforts to uncover its history.
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Secondo Pia's Discovery
- In 1898, Secondo Pia photographed the Shroud of Turin, revealing a clearer image of a man in the negative.
- This sparked intense interest and debate about the Shroud's authenticity.
Vignon's Vaporograph Theory
- Paul Vignon's research suggested the Shroud image wasn't painted or dyed, but possibly created by a vaporograph process.
- This process involves vapors and chemical reactions leaving an impression on the cloth.
The Darcy Memorandum
- A priest traced the Shroud to 1354 France, challenging its authenticity.
- A 1389 memorandum claimed it was painted, citing the artist, though without further evidence.