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"For centuries, a fragile length of ancient linen has captivated the world."


HISTORY

OF THE

SHROUD OF TURIN


The Shroud Of Turin is believed by many to be the burial shroud of Jesus of Nazareth. It is definitely the most compelling image in our world. To the casual eye, the faded, soft, sepia-colored shroud may appear totally unremarkable. Stain marks, like those made by a scorching iron, now softened by age, meld into the fabric and the soulful face of a long-haired, bearded man emerges.

The year was 1898, Secondo Pia, an Italian photographer was in his dark-room developing the first pictures ever taken of the mysterious, centuries-old Shroud Of Turin. Suddenly, a negative image began to appear. As it revealed greater detail, the face and then the body of a man appeared. Pia was convinced that the image mirrored in the Shroud was that of Jesus of Nazareth.

Len Steckler, a world-renowned photographer and artist has taken one of those photographs, and using the latest digital technology, has uncovered details previously imperceptible to the unaided eye.






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