The Shroud of Turin has been one of the most mysterious and studied artifacts in the world for centuries. As The Telegraph reports, the painting first appeared in 1350, and in 1389 it was recognized as a fake by Bishop Pierre d’Arcis of Troyes. Controversial research in the 1980s dated the Shroud to 1260-1390, suggesting it was a medieval hoax. However, the cloth stored in the Church of St. John the Baptist in Turin continues to intrigue scholars.
Recent research using X-rays suggests that the shroud’s linen threads may date back to the time of Jesus. However, the findings, published in the journal Heritage, do not definitively confirm that the painting is of Christ, but only that it was created nearly 2,000 years ago.
Does the Shroud of Turin Really Date Back to the Time of Jesus? Humidity May Be the Cause
The researchers’ conclusions suggest that previous analyses may have been distorted by contaminants. The researchers noted that cellulose in the fibers had been aging more slowly since the 14th century due to cooler temperatures in European interior environments. This means that most of the aging signs in the fabric occurred before 1300.
The researchers assert that in order to definitively determine that the shroud comes from the time of Christ, it is necessary to ensure that before the year 1300 it was stored in conditions with an average temperature of about 22 degrees Celsius and about 55 percent humidity.
Comparisons of linen samples from Israel, dating from 55-74, have shown similar results to those obtained from the Shroud of Turin. Although the analyses suggest that the canvas may be two thousand years old, this does not clearly mean that the face reflected on it is that of Jesus.
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