Recent evidence suggests the Shroud of Turin, believed to show Jesus' image, could be authentic as it dates back around 2,000 years. Italian researchers used x-ray technology to examine the linen sheet and determine its age, disputing previous carbon dating results. The shroud features markings resembling crucifixion wounds and has been a subject of debate for centuries.
Key Points
Italian researchers used x-ray technology to examine the linen sheet and dispute the previous dating results.
The shroud features markings resembling crucifixion wounds, supporting the belief that it was used to bury Jesus.
The cloth was first displayed in the 1350s and has been a subject of debate for centuries.
Pros
Recent evidence suggests the shroud could be authentic and dates back around 2,000 years.
Cons
Previous carbon dating results from 1988 suggested the shroud was from the Middle Ages.