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Recently Published Books
Only a few Shroud-related books were published since our last update so we are listing them here and have also permanently archived the new titles on the Shroud of Turin Booklist page (alphabetically by author). To make it easy to find the newest additions, we have annotated the listings with “(Added 28 November 2025)” so you can simply search for that phrase on the Booklist page should you forget the titles.
The Face Of Jesus Christ: My Investigation of the Shroud of Turin (History Cold Files Book 2) by William Thompson
Here is the online description:
“In a climate-controlled case in Turin's Cathedral rests a fourteen-foot linen cloth bearing the faint image of a crucified man. According to Christian tradition, this is the burial shroud of Jesus Christ. There's just one problem. In 1988, three laboratories performed radiocarbon dating on the shroud. Oxford, Arizona, and Zurich. The results were conclusive: the linen was manufactured between 1260 and 1390 AD - a thousand years too late to have wrapped Christ. Case closed. Medieval forgery exposed by modern science.
Except for what forty American scientists discovered. Ten years earlier, the Shroud of Turin Research Project spent 120 continuous hours examining the cloth with five tons of equipment. Physicists from Los Alamos. Chemists from major universities. Imaging specialists from NASA. Their unanimous conclusion: the image is not painted. No pigments. No brushstrokes. The discoloration exists only on the outermost 200 nanometers of surface fibers -thinner than a wavelength of light. It's a photographic negative created five centuries before photography existed. And the bloodstains are real human blood with chemistry consistent with severe torture. How could a medieval forger create properties that modern lasers operating at 34 trillion watts can barely reproduce?”
Publisher: Independently published (October 20, 2025)
Language: English
Format: Kindle
The Shroud Equations: Mathematics Encoded in the Cloth by Jeremy Rodgers
Here is the online description:
“What if the world's most mysterious relic isn't just a religious artifact but a mathematical code hidden in plain sight?
Inside this book you will discover:
Golden Ratio alignments woven through the body-to-cloth proportions with near-perfect precision.
Encodings of π, √2, √3, √5, and e constants fundamental to geometry, growth, and physics.
How these findings transform centuries of debate, reframing the Shroud as a mathematical field-equation lattice, a two-dimensional map of deeper reality.”
Publisher: Independently published (October 18, 2025)
Language: English
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 979-8267481151
Faith and Forensics: The Science of the Shroud of Turin by Morgan George
Here is the online description:
“Is the Shroud of Turin the burial cloth of Jesus of Nazareth: or the world's most elaborate medieval forgery?
This book explores the Shroud with the tools of science, history, and forensic psychology. Morgan George takes readers inside the debates that have surrounded the cloth for centuries:
Forensic biology and chemistry: what blood, DNA, and bodily residues really reveal.
Archaeology and history: how the cloth compares with other ancient textiles, burial practices, and relic traditions.
Theological significance: how faith, prophecy, and devotion intersect with physical evidence.”
Publisher: Independently published (September 29, 2025)
Language: English
Format: Paperback and Kindle
ISBN: 979-8267736404
Understanding the Shroud of Turin by Russ Breault
Here is the online description:
“Understanding the Shroud of Turin is a concise overview of the science, history, and meaning of the world's greatest unsolved mystery. The book is richly illustrated with over 30 color pictures. It is an excellent resource for students and anyone interested in learning the basics of the Shroud.”
Publisher: Independently published (September 16, 2025)
Language: English
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 979-8218762346
The Shroud, UFOS, and The Question of Truth: Empirical Evidence, Faith, and The Future of Belief by Dr. Adam Gauthier
Here is the online description:
“Two of the world's greatest mysteries. One timeless search for truth.
From the hallowed halls of cathedrals to the dark skies above, humanity has always wrestled with mysteries that defy explanation. In this groundbreaking work, Dr. Adam Gauthier brings together two of the most debated enigmas of our time: the Shroud of Turin and the UFO phenomenon. Rather than claiming final answers, this book explores how these mysteries shape faith, challenge science, and reflect our deepest human questions. Drawing from history, theology, culture, and scientific inquiry, Gauthier shows how evidence and belief intersect-and why what we cannot explain may matter most.”
Publisher: Independently published (September 13, 2025)
Language: English
Format: Kindle
The Shroud of Turin Controversy: Nicole Oresme's Case Against the World's Most Famous Relic by Rory E. Dimas
Here is the online description:
“Is the Shroud of Turin a holy relic or history's greatest deception? For centuries, the mysterious cloth kept in Turin has inspired devotion, sparked heated debates, and raised urgent questions about faith and science. Some see it as the burial shroud of Jesus Christ, while others argue it is a medieval forgery. Inside this book you will discover:
The Shroud's first appearance in medieval France
Reports of miracles and pilgrim devotion
How history, science, and faith continue to clash over the Shroud”
Publisher: Independently published (September 10, 2025)
Language: English
Format: Hardcover (116 pages) or Kindle
ISBN: 979-8264668562
Shadows of Faith and Reason: The Shroud of Turin and the Quest for Truth by Michael Paulson
Here is the online description:
“What if the world's most mysterious relic was never meant to provide certainty, but to challenge belief itself?
What if the Shroud of Turin - revered by millions as Christ's burial cloth, dismissed by others as a medieval forgery - was more than a religious artifact, but a mirror reflecting our deepest struggles with truth and doubt? And what if one forgotten philosopher, writing centuries ago, held the key to understanding it all?
For over six hundred years, the Shroud of Turin has inspired pilgrims, confounded scientists, and divided historians. In Shadows of Faith and Reason, you'll step inside a story that is part history, part mystery, and part meditation on what it means to believe. From medieval Champagne to the royal courts of France, from papal decrees to modern laboratories, this book traces the extraordinary journey of the Shroud - and the equally extraordinary debates it has ignited.Through the rediscovery of Nicole Oresme's overlooked writings in 2025, we learn that skepticism about the Shroud is not a modern invention but part of its DNA from the very beginning.”
Publisher: Independently published (September 9, 2025)
Language: English
Format: Kindle
The Shroud Of Turin An Immersive Experience: Behind The Scenes by Jason Pearson
Here is the online description:
“Behind the scenes of The Shroud of Turin: An Immersive Experience, a groundbreaking 360-degree journey opening Jubilee 2025 at Orange County's Richard H. Pickup Cultural Center. This experience combines stunning 4D recreations of the resurrection and an examination of the world's most studied artifact,The Shroud of Turin. Through both evidence and scriptural insight, visitors will be challenged to reflect on the timeless question: “Who do you say that I am?”
Whether you're seeking to deepen your faith, explore the intersection of science and spirituality, or simply witness an extraordinary fusion of history and art, this advanced immersive experience promises to engage, inspire, and transform your understanding of one of history's most pivotal moments.”
Publisher: Independently published (August 11, 2025)
Language: English
Format: Paperback (168 pages)
ISBN: 979-8297571204
Salvate la sindone. Una missione tra fede, guerra e spie by Salvatore Giannella, Gaetano Gramaglia
Here is the online description:
“Un giallo internazionale nell'Abbazia di Montevergine. Il libro racconta una pagina poco conosciuta della Seconda guerra mondiale: è la storia di un viaggio dal Piemonte alla Campania della reliquia più famosa della religione cattolica. Vittorio Emanuele III nel settembre 1939, l'indomani dell'invasione della Polonia da parte della Germania, nel timore che Hitler volesse entrare in possesso del sacro lenzuolo, decide di nasconderlo prima al Quirinale, poi in Vaticano.
A questo punto, grazie anche all'intercessione del Cardinale Giovanni Battista Montini, futuro Paolo VI, si sceglie come nascondiglio l'Abbazia benedettina di Montevergine, nel comune irpino di Mercogliano. Il trasferimento avviene nel massimo riserbo, a bordo di un'autovettura senza scorta. Perché Re Vittorio Emanuele III di Savoia sceglie l'Abbazia di Montevergine piuttosto che il Vaticano, in apparenza un luogo più sicuro per custodire la Sacra Sindone? Qual è il ruolo del Vaticano, in particolare del Cardinal Montini, nell'organizzazione del trasferimento della preziosa reliquia? In che modo la Sacra Sindone viene custodita dai frati benedettini? Fu mai in pericolo? E quali altri tesori di cultura e di arte furono salvati dagli stessi monaci? Ecco, queste le principali domande a cui il libro tenta di dare una risposta.”
Publisher: Rubbettino (August 8, 2025)
Language: Italian
Format: Paperback (144 pages) and Kindle
ISBN: 978-8849883831
La Sacra Sindone: tra storia, scienza e fede: Un'Indagine Completa dal Medioevo alle Recenti Scoperte by A. Custos
Here is the online description:
“**IL MISTERO PIÙ AFFASCINANTE DELLA STORIA FINALMENTE SVELATO** **AGGIORNATO ALLE RIVOLUZIONARIE SCOPERTE DEL 2025!**
Dopo oltre 700 anni di misteri, la Sacra Sindone continua a dividere scienziati, storici e credenti. Ma nel 2025, nuove scoperte hanno cambiato tutto. Questo libro è l'UNICA opera completa che include le ultime rivelazioni scientifiche che stanno riscrivendo la storia del più enigmatico reperto della cristianità.”
Publisher: Independently published (August 7, 2025)
Language: Italian
Format: Hardcover (116 pages)
ISBN: 979-8297040434
La fotografia e la Sindone - Un fotografo alla scoperta del Sacro Lino by Aldo Guerreschi
Here is the online description:
“Un fotografo, una reliquia millenaria e un mistero che sfida la scienza. Attraverso l'obiettivo della sua macchina fotografica, l'autore ci accompagna in un viaggio straordinario alla scoperta della Sindone di Torino. Dagli albori della fotografia alle più moderne tecniche di imaging digitale, l'autore ripercorre la storia di questo enigmatico lenzuolo, svelando le sue peculiarità e le diverse teorie sulla sua origine.
Un'analisi approfondita che intreccia storia, scienza e fede, offrendo al lettore una prospettiva inedita su uno dei più grandi enigmi dell'umanità. Preparatevi a immergervi in un mondo di dettagli sorprendenti e riflessioni profonde, dove la ricerca scientifica si confronta con il mistero della fede.”
Publisher: YouCanPrint (July 31, 2025)
Language: Italian
Format: Paperback (104 pages)
ISBN: 979-1224010449
Gesù e la sindone by Pierluigi Baima Bollone
Here is the online description:
“La Sindone di Torino rappresenta da secoli un enigma storico, scientifico e spirituale. È un semplice lenzuolo funerario o una straordinaria reliquia che testimonia la passione di Cristo? In questo volume, Pierluigi Baima Bollone, medico legale e uno dei massimi esperti mondiali della Sindone, collega in maniera originale l'analisi accurata e rigorosa della figura storica di Gesù (alla luce delle più recenti scoperte scientifiche e archeologiche) e la sua corrispondenza con il Lenzuolo di Torino.
Attraverso un esame meticoloso delle fonti documentali, delle pratiche funerarie giudaiche e delle trascorse indagini condotte sul Sacro Telo, l'autore propone una riflessione profonda su ciò che la Sindone può rivelarci oggi. La sua narrazione intreccia scienza, storia e fede, portando il lettore a interrogarsi sul mistero della risurrezione e sul valore del lenzuolo della sepoltura di Cristo nel contesto della cristianità e giungendo a proporre una ipotesi sconvolgente, ossia che (il miracolo della risurrezione potrebbe essere avvenuto all'interno della Sindone che ora è conservata a Torino).”
Publisher: San Paolo Edizioni (April 24, 2025)
Language: Italian
Format: Paperback (218 pages)
ISBN: 978-8892247383
Sindone, la fortezza inespugnabile by Enrico D. Spreafico
Here is the online description:
“La Sindone di Torino è un enigma che attraversa i secoli, sospeso tra devozione religiosa e indagine scientifica. È un crocevia in cui fede e ragione si incontrano, si confrontano e, talvolta, si sfidano. Domenico Spreafico ci guida in un viaggio tra i molteplici interrogativi e le sorprendenti scoperte legate al Sacro Telo, offrendo una prospettiva in cui la ricerca e il dubbio non sono in contrasto con la spiritualità, ma anzi ne diventano parte integrante.
Con un linguaggio chiaro e appassionato, l'autore intreccia dati storici, analisi scientifiche e riflessioni personali, conducendo il lettore a una comprensione più profonda di questo straordinario oggetto.”
Publisher: Edizioni Segno (April 15, 2025)
Language: Italian
Format: Paperback (172 pages)
ISBN: 978-8893188791
La sindone e le ampolle. Il sangue di Gesù dal calvario all'Italia by Andrea Gadda
Here is the online description:
“Davvero qualcuno può aver raccolto da terra il Sangue di Cristo versato sulla croce? E perchè compiere questo gesto nel Venerdì Santo? Perchè conservare e custodire gelosamente le reliquie della Pasqua intrise del sangue? Come è potuto giungere fino a noi e in diversi casi in Italia? Questo libro intende rispondere a queste e ad altre domande facendo luce sulla delicata e misteriosa vicenda di alcune importanti reliquie della cristianità legate alla Passione e Morte di Gesù.”
Publisher: Ancora (March 31, 2025)
Language: Italian
Format: Paperback (112 pages)
ISBN: 978-8851429935
La sindone spiegata ai ragazzi. Una mappa per non smarrirsi di fronte al mistero by Roberta Russo
Here is the online description:
“È il lino più famoso del mondo. Da secoli fedeli, curiosi, scettici, ma anche storici, scienziati, teologi che hanno tentato di carpirne il mistero. In occasione di un appuntamento internazionale - l'esclusiva ostensione della Sindone ai giovani di tutto il mondo - un libro in preparazione all'evento che fornisce tutte le informazioni essenziali sul Sacro Lino custodito a Torino. Cos'è la Sindone? È davvero il lenzuolo funebre di Gesù? Quali segreti nasconde? A quale epoca risale?
Nel corso del tempo le domande si sono moltiplicate. E in questa guida, agile ed essenziale, il lettore troverà 100 risposte, che forniscono un “bagaglio di partenza” per accostarsi all'enigma con tante curiosità.”
Publisher: TS - Terra Santa (February 14, 2025)
Language: Italian
Format: Paperback (240 pages)
ISBN: 979-1254713662
La Sindone. Un mistero tra storia, scienza e fede by Emanuela Marinelli, Maurizio Marinelli
Here is the online description:
“Un semplice pezzo di stoffa ingiallito dal tempo, un lungo lenzuolo che per poche ore ha avvolto il corpo di Gesù, riportandone vistose macchie di sangue. La Sindone è un documento sconvolgente. Davanti a essa si ha la sensazione di affacciarsi sulla soglia di un mistero che parla con immediatezza al cuore dei semplici e sfida gli scienziati. Dopo aver piegato la mente all'evidenza attraverso le prove scientifiche che si sono susseguite nel corso dei secoli, non resta che piegare le ginocchia davanti all'Uomo della Sindone.”
Publisher: Editrice Shalom (January 7, 2025)
Language: Italian
Format: Kindle and Paperback (241 pages)
ISBN: 979-1256391431
Intorno alla Sindone. Percorsi di fede, storia, scienza e pastorale by AA.VV.
Here is the online description:
“Questo volume raccoglie gli atti del corso monografico sulla Sindone proposto dall'Università Pontificia Salesiana (UPS) - Sezione di Torino in collaborazione con il Centro Internazionale di Studi sulla Sindone (CISS), il Museo della Sindone di Torino e l'Associazione Cultores Sindonis ETS svoltosi tra novembre 2024 ad aprile 2025 con un approccio multidisciplinare. Si è inteso offrire ai partecipanti le conoscenze necessarie per selezionare, affrontare ed organizzare in maniera obiettiva e critica, in base ai metodi teologici, scientifici e storici le tematiche più rilevanti ed attuali riguardanti la Sindone.”
Publisher: Editrice Tipografia Baima-Ronchetti (January 1, 2025)
Language: Italian
Format: Paperback (200 pages)
ISBN: 979-1255570899
Posted November 30, 2025
And In Other News...
*Videos from St. Louis conference:
https://www.youtube.com/@ShroudEducationalEndeavorsCorp
Links to both the presentation videos and conference photos can be found on SEEC website homepage:
https://shroud2025conference.com/
Expanded video descriptions can be found at:
https://www.guypowell.com/ under “Blog”.
[Editor's note: there will eventually be about 80 videos uploaded, which will be added weekly until they're all completed.]
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Multiple videos from Spanish YouTube site:
https://www.youtube.com/@ma.teresa2789
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Replica on permanent display in Toronto CANADA: THE TURIN SHROUD is on permanent exhibition in Toronto at The Public Enemy aka The CineForum, 463 Bathurst, Toronto, M5T 2S9. 41l-603-6643.
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News from the National Shroud of Turin Exhibit:
National Shroud of Turin Exhibit at Franciscan Univ. President's Retreat - October 20, 2025
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Important News From The National Shroud of Turin Exhibit: - October 14, 2025
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Email from French Shroud group - October 13, 2025: “As part of our research on the Holy Shroud, we have found the official record drawn up during the recognition of the Holy Shroud in Chambéry on April 15, 1534.
This highly significant document is the official report of Cardinal Louis de Gorrevod (1473-1535), legate of Pope Clement VII, who was commissioned by the latter to examine the Holy Shroud following the fire of 1532. It constitutes the official recognition of the visit and the verified authenticity of the Holy Shroud of Chambéry.
We are very pleased to invite you to consult it on our website. : http://www.eurekasindone.fr/proces-verbal-du-cardinal-de-gorrenod-legat-apostolique-delegue-par-le-pape-clement-vii-sur-la-visite-faite-et-la-realite-constatee-du-saint-suaire-de-chambery/ ”
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Email from Archaeologist Bill Meacham - October 10, 2025: Regarding evidence pertaining to the flagrum and pollen vis-à-vis the Shroud - See the attached copy of the response from Pompei. This was posted ca 1988 at:
http://freepages.rootsweb.com/~wmeacham/religions/scourge.htm
See also these:
https://www.academia.edu/89911497/On_Nicolotti_the_Flagrum_and_the_Shroud
https://www.academia.edu/118722388/More_on_the_Roman_flagrum_as_barbed_whip
Below is the one paragraph summary I wrote on the pollen evidence. I didn't include the various references to Gundelia tournefortii and others in dispute since that falls under the general topic of Frei's misidentifications at species level.
“Modern studies of the Shroud have revealed features that indicate an origin in the Middle East. Most notable was the initial pollen analysis conducted in 1973 and 1978 by Swiss criminologist Max Frei (Frei 1982). He had worked on pollen for his phD and was struck by the presence on the Shroud of types he had not encountered either in the field (Sardinia, Sicily) or in reference collections for Europe. Many of his identifications have since been discounted, especially those down to species level without SEM confirmation. However, new sample identifications using SEM (Lucotte 2015) provided firm evidence of plants prominent in the Near East, most notable among them Balanites aegyptiaca (the palm tree of the desert). According to Kew (website): “The native range of this species is Africa, Israel to Arabian Peninsula. It is a tree and grows primarily in the desert or dry shrubland biome.” Further, re-appraisal of certain specimens reported by Frei have indicated to some researchers an Eastern Mediterranean origin and presence in funerary ointments (Boi 2016).”
Lucotte, Gerard. 2015. Exploration of the Face of the Turin Shroud. Pollens Studied by SEM Analysis. Archaeological Discovery 3(4): 158-178 http://dx.doi.org/10.4236/ad.2015.34014
Boi, M. 2016. Pollen on the Shroud of Turin: The Probable Trace Left by Anointing and Embalming. Archaeometry 59(2) https://doi.org/10.1111/arcm.12269 ”
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Email from Larry Stalley - October 10, 2025: Academia CEO Reviews “Sign of Jonah” Shroud Paper
by Larry Stalley
Dear Shroud Researchers and friends,
Romans 12:15 exhorts us to “Rejoice with those who rejoice” - and I have reason to rejoice! Last week, I uploaded a revised draft of my paper, Why the Image on the Shroud Is “the Sign of Jonah”, and the CEO of Academia.edu offered a brief, neutral audio review. He described the paper as “thought-provoking” and “fascinating,” and encouraged others to read and reflect on it.
Listen to the six-minute podcast: Academia.edu Podcast
Why This Paper Matters
The paper presents a bold thesis: that the image on the Shroud of Turin fulfills Jesus' prophecy regarding “the sign of Jonah” (Mt 12:40), and that this sign appeared during the apostolic era. The key insight lies in understanding the metaphor of a twofold captivity:
Jonah was enclosed within the belly of the great fish, itself within the sea.
Jesus was enclosed within the burial Shroud, itself within the tomb.
This typological comparison reveals that “the heart of the earth” refers not merely to the tomb, but to the Shroud itself - the inner sphere of captivity. At the end of the prophetic timeline, Peter and John found the burial linens without a body (Jn 20:7-12). Did they also find an image on the Shroud which could have been interpreted as the very “sign from heaven” (Mt 16:1) Jesus foretold, thus unlocking the biblical riddle? Does Matthew's reluctance to explain the metaphor suggest that the Shroud's image was a guarded miraculous sign in the early Church?
If the exegesis is correct, the image is not just evidence of the Resurrection - it is biblical testimony to the Shroud's authenticity.
A Syllogism
Major Premise: Jesus predicted a miraculous “sign from heaven” (Mt 16:1) that would appear at the end of a three-day timeline, typologically linked to His burial Shroud and Jonah's captivity in the belly of the sea creature (Mt 12:40).
Minor Premise: The Shroud of Turin bears a visible, inexplicable, and irreproducible image of a crucified man that aligns perfectly with the biblical narrative.
Conclusion: Therefore, the image on the Shroud is most plausibly the “sign of Jonah” that Jesus predicted - a divine testimony to His captivity and deliverance ... and unjust execution.
Final Thoughts
For Shroud authenticists, this is a gold nugget. The Bible itself offers compelling support for the Shroud's divine origin-independent of scientific or historical validation.
If you appreciate the CEO's review, feel free to leave him (Richard Price) a comment of thanks. And please, let's protect this moment of affirmation - avoid sharing the podcast with skeptics who may seek to undermine it and get it removed.
Warm regards,
Larry Stalley
P.S. For engaging critics, here are seven key questions to challenge their assumptions:
1. Was Jonah captive within two spheres - the sea and the belly of the fish?
2. Was Jesus likewise captive within two spheres - the tomb and the burial Shroud?
3. Where exactly was Jesus during the “three days and three nights”? What was He “in”?
4. What is the intent of this metaphor between Jonah and Jesus if it is not meant to parallel their “captivity and deliverance”?
5. What exactly was “the sign of Jonah”?
6. What contradicts the Shroud's image from being a “sign”? What contradicts it from being “the sign of Jonah”?
7. If the allegory is incorrect, how and why?
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Announcement from Ateno Pontificio Regina Apostolor:
La Sindone e L'Insegnamento della Religione Cattolica for 2025-2026.
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Pilgrim Center of Hope Newsletter - September 20, 2025 - Contact: ministry@PilgrimCenterOfHope.org
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“As a retired nurse I now understand... Everyone needs to visit the Exhibit.”
- Bernice
Taking New Opportunities
Shroud Ambassador Nan Balfour presented at the Shroud of Turin International Conference and Symposium which was hosted at the Augustine Institute in Colorado. What an honor for PCH to have participated in this prestigious event, connecting with Shroud experts and project leaders from around the world.
Shroud Ambassador and Pilgrim Center of Hope Co-Founder & Co-Director Mary Jane Fox presented at the annual investiture weekend for the Southwestern Lieutenancy of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem -- one of the largest lieutenancies in the world of the Vatican-affiliated organization. Fox's presentation followed that of Dr. Wayne Phillips, a member of the Shroud Science Group, who has conducted research on pollen data from the Shroud. Fox herself is a member of the Equestrian Order, holding the rank of Dame Commander.
Pilgrim Center of Hope is now listed on VisitSanAntonio.com -- a result of our new status as a Strategic Partner of Visit San Antonio! This will help more visitors find the permanent Who Is the Man of the Shroud? Exhibition at the Center, and also reflects the many actions of our staff and board to create a wide, strong foundation for Pilgrim Center of Hope (PCH)'s future.
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Call For Volunteers
Do you have 3 hours on Fridays to spare, once a month? We are seeking men and women volunteer Shroud Ambassadors to greet visitors at the Who is the Man of the Shroud? Exhibition on permanent display at Pilgrim Center of Hope.
The exhibition is open to the public on Fridays from 10am to 4pm. Ambassadors are needed for 3-hour shifts (either 10am-1pm or 1pm-4pm).
Shroud of Turin expertise is not a requirement, and all training is provided. What is needed are welcoming men and women to greet and assist visitors as they take the self-guided journey of discovery through the Who is the Man of the Shroud? Exhibition.
If interested and want to know more, please complete the Shroud Ambassador Interest Form or contact us at 210-521-3377.
Apply To Be An Ambassador
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Audio Narration: Help Us Close the Gap!
People are coming to Pilgrim Center of Hope during AND outside Friday exhibition visiting hours, wanting to view Who Is the Man of the Shroud? exhibition. We need a solution to meet this demand that can help these visitors, when volunteers and staff cannot guide them.
After extensive research on the best museum audio guide solution for this exhibition, we now ask you to help us raise an additional $1,711 to cover the total cost of museum audio guide equipment.
I Want To Help
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Bid, Win, and Support Our Efforts
Would you like to make a general contribution to support our efforts? We invite you to participate in Pilgrim Center of Hope's annual online fundraising auction, which includes a method to support Shroud exhibition efforts.
View The Auction
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Invitation to follow othonia.org on social media platforms: all @othoniainc
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New website:
Faith and Reason Revival
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Article: Scientific Analysis of the Moraes-CISS Exchange on the Shroud of Turin by Otangelo Grasso, written with AI assistance 7 September 2025
Cicero Moraes My Public Response to the Centro Internazionale di Studi della Sindone (CISS) Regarding the Study in Archaeometry (2025)
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/395338103_My_Public_Response_to_the_Centro_Internazionale_di_Studi_della_Sindone_CISS_Regarding_the_Study_in_Archaeometry_2025
https://www.sindone.it/2025/comunicato-stampa-moraes
Scientific Analysis of the Moraes-CISS Exchange on the Shroud of Turin
Situation
In July 2025, a study by Cicero Moraes1 proposed a bas-relief contact hypothesis for the image formation on the Shroud of Turin. The International Center for Shroud Studies (CISS) issued a press release2 critiquing this hypothesis, which was endorsed by the Pontifical Custodian of the Shroud3. Moraes responded with a public defense4 of his work. This analysis evaluates the exchange against a comprehensive framework of empirical constraints5 required for any credible Shroud image formation mechanism.
Core Of The Dispute
Moraes' Claim: Digital 3D simulations show a bas-relief contact mechanism produces less image distortion ("Mask of Agamemnon effect") than a full 3D body
CISS Counter: 1) This orthogonal projection finding isn't new6 2) Physical-chemical evidence rules out painting/scorching mechanisms7 3) Digital simulations cannot override material science evidence
Moraes' Defense: 1) Novelty lies in methodology and historical context 2) STuRP studies didn't definitively exclude pigments7 3) His tools have scientific validity
Analysis Against Empirical Constraints |
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Email from sindonologist Tom Dallis - August 13, 2025: Dallis was an attendee of the recent St. Louis conference. He wrote, I wanted to share something I've been working on that I think you'll enjoy. I've started a short video series called Drawn to the Shroud. They're only 3-4 minutes each, in 9:16 format, so they work perfectly on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, X, and other social media.
I created them through Instadoodle, where I have a creative license. That means they're a mix of drawings and photos - not interviews - and they're professionally narrated with music in the background to keep them engaging and easy to follow.
Right now, there are 4 episodes up, and I'm planning to have 40 by the end of the year. My hope is to make the Shroud accessible to people who may not know much about it - quick, clear, and shareable. Episode 4 even tackles the recent bas-relief theory (basically a recycled old idea the anti-Shroud folks are holding onto).
Here's where you can watch and download them: https://tomstheology.blog/drawn-to-the-shroud/
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Report on St. Louis conference by National Shroud of Turin Exhibit organization - August 9, 2025
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St. Louis Shroud conference sponsored by SEEC a huge success - August 4, 2025
Here is a list of all the presenters (including those who provided videos in lieu of appearance): Myra Kahn Adams, Professor Jorge-Manuel Rodgriguez Almenar, Mark Antonacci, Nan Balfour, Dr. Frederick Baltz, Cesar Barta, Jim Bertrand, Russ Breault, Tristan Casabianca, Nora Creech, Fr. Andrew Dalton, Dr. Giulio Fanti, Sean Fitzgerald, Prof. Jose Carlos Espriella Godinez, Otangelo Grasso, Dr. Alfonso Hermosilla, Mary Hines, Dr. John Jackson, Rebecca Jackson, Dr. Jeremiah Johnston, Dr. Kelly Kearse, Dr. David Keys, Bill Lauto, Dr. Gilbert Lavoie, Prof. Alessando Malantrucco, Fr. Peter Mangum, Emanuela Marinelli, Joe Marino, Jack Markwardt, Dr. Tom McAvoy, Pam McCue, Pam Moon, Giuseppe Nardoni, Mark Niyr, Teddi Pappas, Massimo Paris, Jason Pearson, Dr. Pedro Peinado, Mike Pietrzyk, Guy Powell, Dr. Keith Propp, Al Reed, Fr. Domenico Repice, Bob Rucker, Larry Stalley, William West, Dr. Cheryl White, and Janis Winchester. More information to follow in future weekly postings and shroud.com updates.
Post-conference survey results
Posted November 30, 2025
Our Next Update
Our next update is likely to be around the anniversary date of when shroud.com first went online, January 20, 1996.
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Joe Marino
Editor, Shroud.com
President, STERA, Inc.
Posted November 30, 2025
Summer Update! August 22, 2025
It's hard to believe that more than one year has passed since we lost Barrie Schwortz. But no matter how much time passes, he will never be forgotten.
As the weather has heated in many places around the globe, so have Shroud activities.
Two major Shroud conferences were held in the summer of 2025. The first one was held in Australia, in the diocese of Sydney on June 27-28. It was very well attended, attracting about 300 attendees. The organizers sent a short report that we will share.
The second one was held in St. Louis, Missouri at the newly-relocated Augustine Institute. It was also well attended with about 200 attendees for the full conference and another 225 for the St. Louis-vicinity people attending the “Day-Pass” sessions on July 31 and August 1-2. The conference had about 50 speakers giving presentations to 2 academic tracks and the Day-Pass track.
A new edition of the Italian and English language journal “Sindon” is now available.
As promised in the spring Update, this summer update reproduces several older conference papers never previously published, one each by textile experts the late Lila Gatlin from the U.S. and the late Shelia Landi of the U.K. and one by the late archaeologist Paul Maloney. The Cardamone and Landi presentations were given at a conference held at Columbia University in New York in March 1991. The Maloney presentation was given at a conference held at St. Louis University in June 1991. Also reproduced in this update is the C-14 testing proposal submitted by The Association of Scientists and Scholars International for the Shroud of Turin (ASSIST), of which Maloney was the General Projects Director. The proposal was not accepted by the Vatican, but it is an important historical document.
We have also reproduced several other important historical documents: audio and video interviews of important Shroud researchers Kevin Moran, Ray Rogers, Larry Schwalbe and Bob Villarreal, all now deceased. Kevin Moran was an optical engineer who owned a VP-8 image analyzer, which was the main impetus behind the formation of the Shroud of Turin Research Project (STURP). Kevin was not a member of STURP but worked very closely with some of the group's members. Ray Rogers was head of chemistry section of the STURP team. Larry Schwalbe was a physicist with STURP. Bob Villarreal was a chemist at Los Alamos National Laboratories. Rogers had given some of the “Raes” samples, excised in 1973 and which were right next to the C-14 sample taken in 1988 to Villarreal, who then shared them with 8 other scientists at LANL. There are videos of the [Moran], Rogers, and Schwalbe interviews and audios of the Moran and Villarreal interviews.
Here is the Updated Table of Contents:
Posted August 22, 2025
Recently Published Papers & Articles
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Photoelectric UV Fluorescence Investigation of the Turin Shroud Revisited
There are 10 new papers and articles entries added to the website in today's update! All have also been permanently archived on the Scientific Papers & Articles page (alphabetically by title) and the Website Library page (alphabetically by author) or, when appropriate, on the Religion and Philosophy page (alphabetically by title) and the Website Library page (alphabetically by author). Since there are far too many to include on this page, we are only including one here and have once again created a separate pdf file that includes all of the links and descriptions listed chronologically, with the most recent paper at the top of the list, all in a single file that you can download and view at your convenience (see link below).
Photoelectric UV Fluorescence Investigation of the Turin Shroud Revisited by Samuel Pellicori - (Open Access) - International Journal of Archaeology, 2025, 13(1), 63-68. https://doi.org/10.11648/j.ija.20251301.16 - - Abstract: “Photoelectric spectroscopic fluorimetry (PEF) was a set of analytical data collected during the 1978 scientific investigation of the Turin Shroud (TS). Simultaneously with PEF, UV-induced fluorescence photography and visual microscopy were recorded. This study uses data from the three optical disciplines to interpret the PE measurements with the objective of identifying those features on the TS that emit fluorescence when stimulated by UV.
Fluorescence as recorded by PEF has been interpreted as emitted by the body image. That conclusion contradicts visual observation and UV florescence photographic imagery. The PEF-reported body fluorescence is found to be the result of the higher signal contributed to the total by fluorescing background cloth included in the measurement areas.
A secondary objective of the study was to provide input relevant for exploring the chemical-physical properties and their differences of the body image, faintly scorched, and blood areas. Application of non-destructive updated spectroscopic, fluorometric and imagery analytical technology can benefit forensic, conservative, and preservation investigations of objects of historical value.”
[Editor's note: Pellicori was a member of the 1978 Shroud of Turin Research Project.]
Recently Published Papers & Articles - Summer 2025 - This is a link to a single pdf document file that includes links to all of the papers and articles featured in today's update. Authors represented include César Barta, Paul Bishop, Giulio Fanti, Otangelo Grasso, Carol Gregorek, Kelly Kearse, Jonathan Moore, Sam Pellicori, Sarah Perry, and James Porter. You can either read it now or simply download the pdf file and review the links and materials at your leisure.
Posted August 22, 2025
Recently Published Books
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Recently Published Books
Only a few Shroud-related books were published since our last update so we are listing them here and have also permanently archived the new titles on the Shroud of Turin Booklist page (alphabetically by author). To make it easy to find the newest additions, we have annotated the listings with “(Added 22 August 2025)” so you can simply search for that phrase on the Booklist page should you forget the titles.
Shroudy: A Field Guide by Will Hallewell
Here is the online description:
“Unraveling the mystery. Strengthening your faith.
Is the Shroud of Turin the authentic burial cloth of Jesus Christ or just another medieval hoax?
In Shroudy: A Field Guide, author and lifelong church musician Will Hallewell invites you on a journey through history, science, and faith to explore the most studied religious relic in the world. With a blend of forensic insight, biblical reflection, and approachable storytelling, this guide breaks down complex topics into clear, conversational entries, each packed with observations, skeptics' takes, rebuttals, and apologetic takeaways.”
Publisher: Independently published (June 4, 2025)
Language: English
Paperback (125 pages) or Kindle
ISBN: 979-8286880195
Sacred Cloth: The History And Enigma Of The Shroud Of Turin by Sylas Emberbrook
Here is the online description:
“For centuries, it has captivated believers and skeptics alike — a faded imprint on a centuries-old linen cloth bearing the image of a man who was crucified. Is it the genuine burial shroud of Jesus of Nazareth… or a medieval forgery cloaked in myth?
In Sacred Cloth: The History and Enigma of the Shroud of Turin, author Sylas Emberbrook takes readers on a journey through time and belief. From the relic's mysterious emergence in medieval France to cutting-edge scientific tests in the modern era, this book explores the Shroud's historical record, forensic studies, religious significance, and the questions that remain unanswered.”
Publisher: Independently published (May 20, 2025)
Language: English
Hardback, Paperback (79 pages) or Kindle
ISBN: 979-8285196501
The Shroud Of Turin History, Science, and Mystery Unraveled by Clifford Harper
Here is the online description:
“A deep dive into known history, research, and facts about the Shroud of Turin.”
Publisher: Independently published (May 18, 2025)
Language: English
Paperback (57 pages)
ISBN: 979-8284289747
Posted August 22, 2025
Shroud Related Videos and Audios
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Behold! The Shroud - An interview with Barrie Schwortz
The flurry of new Shroud videos each month continues unabated. Since this update includes the Lent/Easter seasons, there‘s even more than usual. We can only highlight some of them here. For anyone who wants to see additional ones, my weekly email list has even more than found here. Everyone on the list is blind-copied and one can request at any time to be removed from the list. To be added, send me an email at JMarino240@aol.com .
Today's update includes a huge selection of links to interviews with, or presentations by, many notable Shroud scholars, from both scientific and religious points of view.
Behold! The Shroud - A Personal Interview with Barrie Schwortz - Avi Ben Mordechai - July 9, 2025 - Video (1:42:40) - Description: “Barrie Schwortz (d. June 21, 2024) was the Official Documenting Photographer with the original 1978 Shroud of Turin Science Team. He was also my friend and a fellow-believer in Yeshua the Messiah. I had the opportunity to interview Barrie on August 9, 2023, at his home near Divide (Colorado Springs), Colorado. This documentary-style video (running time of 1 hour 42 minutes) is unique in that it is presented as a tribute to Barrie's personal life and testimony as he told his story to me. You may freely watch this program, download it, and share it with anyone that you choose. I believe that the Shroud of Turin is not some Catholic or religious relic made by the hands of anyone. It is real and has been studied by at least 140 scientific research disciplines, and there is no question as to its authenticity, as Barrie personally explained it to me. Enjoy. - Avi ben Mordechai.
Shroud Related Videos and Audios - Summer 2025 - Link to a single pdf document file that includes a compilation of links to Shroud related videos, radio programs and podcasts that appeared online in the past few months. You can simply download the pdf file and review the materials and links at your leisure.
Posted August 22, 2025
The Shroud on the Internet
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Holy Shroud conference in Australia blends science, faith, and history
Although this section is not as extensive as the videos and audios section mentioned above, there are still multiple pages of links to new internet content in today's update! Of course, we can't include everything on this page, so we have once again created a separate pdf file that includes all of the links and descriptions in a single file that you can download and view at your convenience (see link below). Items in that file are listed in chronological order with the most recent at the top of the list.
Posted August 22, 2025
And In Other News...
Illustration of image formation - Dr. Greg Viehman, M.D. worked with an illustrator in India,
“Just designed to be a simple sequence to help people understand the shroud and the images.” - July 10, 2025:
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AI article review of “Letter of April 3, 1989 from William Meacham to Daniel Scavone re 1988 C-14 Dating” by Joseph G. Marino / academia.edu - July 1, 2025.
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Documentary: Holy Shroud Holy Fire: a film by L.A. Marzulli and Gil Zimmerman - June 20, 2025 - Description: Looks at the possible connection between the Shroud and the phenomena known as the Holy Fire of Jerusalem. I was interviewed for this documentary and L.A. Marzulli is offering those on my email list a discounted price for both the DVD and streaming (click on the first link above). The film is approximately 74 minutes. The film also has some archival footage of interviews with the late Barrie Schwortz and the late Isabel Piczek. Also interviewed were Russ Breault, Giulio Fanti and Bob Siefker.
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Announcements from PilgrimCenter of Hope - June 24, 2025 - Contact: ministry@PilgrimCenterOfHope.org
Removing Barriers To The Shroud |
Last Friday at 3:00pm, Julie, who is blind and at the tail-end of a long cancer battle, visited Pilgrim Center of Hope for the first time. We helped her experience the “Who Is the Man of the Shroud? exhibition through a narrative audio recording produced by our staff. She and her husband were grateful and impressed by their visit.
A few weeks prior, Alicia and Mary, who were in San Antonio for a Deaf retreat, experienced the exhibition thanks to our staff member Angela Dawn, who is fluent in American Sign Language.
Did you know we also provide a specialized, quarterly presentation on the Shroud of Turin at Bexar County Jail?
Removing barriers to the impactful story of the Shroud is only possible thanks to donations from visitors and supporters of Pilgrim Center of Hope. Thank you!
We have plans to continue and expand this work, but ongoing support is needed.
Shroud Ambassador Nan Balfour is set to present a special Journey with the Shroud alongside Mary Jane Fox, Co-Founder and Co-Director of Pilgrim Center of Hope, at the 2025 Cathollic Women's Conference in San Antonio on July 26.
Both Nan and Mary Jane have studied in the post-graduate certificate program on the Shroud of Turin from the Science and Faith Institute of the Pontifical Athenaeum Regina Apostolorum of Rome.
Now Scheduling Presentations |
If your group is interested in a Who Is the Man of the Shroud? presentation, please contact us! The 2025 calendar is filling up...
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Article: Contemporary Art at the Chapel of the Shroud: a Multimedia Installation and the “Five Holy Doors” by Annalaura di Luggo - June 11, 2025.
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Announcement from Dr. Paolo Di Lazzaro - May 22, 2025 - “I am pleased to report that CISS has completed the digitization of all issues of Sindon. At www.sindone.it/rivista it is possible to read and download the First Series from 1959 to 1985 (34 issues), the New Series from 1989 to 2003 (20 issues), and the new digital series from 2020 to 2025 (10 issues at the moment, I remind you that the issue is semi-annual).”
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Article: The Shroud Experience Tour Mobile Exhibit - May 21, 2025.
Posted August 22, 2025
Our Next Update
Our next update will likely be in November. You can expect some previously-unpublished works of the late Isabel Piczek, a world-class muralist and also a particle physicist.
You can also join our Website Mailing List and receive an e-mail whenever the site is updated (3 or 4 times per year) or when any important Shroud news breaks. If you are already a subscriber but have changed your e-mail address recently, please remember that we are a self-subscribed mailing list and you have to update your e-mail address or you will stop receiving our quarterly updates. This is easily accomplished by clicking on the Update Profile link at the bottom of every e-mail we send. And finally, thank you for your dedicated patronage and support of STERA, Inc. It is truly appreciated.
Joe Marino
Editor, Shroud.com
President, STERA, Inc.
Posted August 22, 2025
Spring Update! May 17, 2025
As I write this, it's been a little over a year since Barrie started to get weaker from the illness that would eventually take his life on June 21, 2024. Warrior that he was, he was doing STERA business up until the time of his death, after faithfully keeping it up for 28 years.
I think about him all the time as I go about the work of doing these periodic updates. He was such an important part of the Shroud world, and I still have a hard comprehending that he's no longer with us.
We begin with an update about the International conference to be held in St. Louis, Missouri at the end of July and beginning of August.
One of the previous conferences, held in Frascati in 2010 and organized by our friend Paolo Di Lazzaro, has shut down its website but has arranged for access to the Proceedings to be found on another site.
French molecular anthropologist Dr. Gérard Lucotte notified me of seven papers he wrote or co-wrote between 2006 and 2024 not previously noted, so we have provided access to all of those.
In the STERA archives, I found three unpublished articles by the late STURP chemist, Ray Rogers from the 2001-2003 period. They are reproduced in full here.
We also have the usual large number of new books, articles and various other news pertaining to the magnificent linen cloth that goes by many names, but often just as, “The Shroud.”
Here is the Updated Table of Contents:
Posted May 17, 2025
Recently Published Papers & Articles
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Turin Shroud: Comprehensive Impossibility For A Work Of Art
by Giulio Fanti
There are 19 new papers and articles entries (one is linked to a page for multiple articles) added to the website in today's update! All have also been permanently archived on the Scientific Papers & Articles page (alphabetically by title) and the Website Library page (alphabetically by author) or, when appropriate, on the Religion and Philosophy page (alphabetically by title) and the Website Library page (alphabetically by author). Since there are far too many to include on this page, we are only including one here and have once again created a separate pdf file that includes all of the links and descriptions listed chronologically, with the most recent paper at the top of the list, all in a single file that you can download and view at your convenience (see link below).
Turin Shroud: Comprehensive Impossibility For A Work Of Art by Giulio Fanti - (Open Access) - Medical & Clinical Case Reports Journal, 2025, 3(1):1-10. Abstract: This study builds upon previous research that has demonstrated the hypothesis suggesting the Turin Shroud (TS), also referred to as the Holy Shroud, is a medieval artistic production to be medically implausible.
Beyond the medical considerations, the TS exhibits a double-body image imprint. This phenomenon remains unexplained in its entirety and has not been successfully reproduced in a laboratory setting, even with the most advanced and sophisticated modern techniques.
This research extends the critical analysis of this hypothesis, which continues to be widely disseminated in popular media, by examining the technical and procedural challenges a Hypothetical Artist (HA) would have faced in attempting to produce the observed double-body image on the TS.
This study's primary motivation stems from the author's extensive research on the TS, spanning more than twenty-five years of university-level scientific investigation. Based on this research, the author asserts the authenticity of the TS, as the body of supporting evidence is substantial, while no verifiable data has been identified that would suggest otherwise.
Following a summary of the medical procedures theoretically required for an artist to produce such an imprint, this study further examines, with experimental results too, the even more complex and implausible technical operations that a hypothetical artist would have needed to undertake to produce the TS's double-body image-an outcome that remains, even with modern scientific advancements, effectively “impossible” to replicate.
Recently Published Papers & Articles - Spring 2025 - This is a link to a single pdf document file that includes links to all of the papers and articles featured in today's update. Authors represented include Jack Brandão, Tristan Casabianca, Paolo Di Lazzaro, Giulio Fanti, Giovanni Fazio, Otangelo Grasso, and Joe Marino You can either read it now or simply download the pdf file and review the links and materials at your leisure.
Posted May 17, 2025
Recently Published Books
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Recently Published Books
Only a few Shroud-related books were published since our last update so we are listing them here and have also permanently archived the new titles on the Shroud of Turin Booklist page (alphabetically by author). To make it easy to find the newest additions, we have annotated the listings with “(Added 15 MAY 2025)” so you can simply search for that phrase on the Booklist page should you forget the titles.
Divine Testimony for the Resurrection: Hidden References to the Holy Shroud in the Bible by Larry Stalley
Here is the online description:
“Is the Shroud of Turin the actual burial cloth that once wrapped the corpse of Jesus? If it is, why were the Gospel writers silent about its mysterious, full-body image? Might there actually be cryptic references to the image within the New Testament that have gone unnoticed until now? And if there are such references, why are they cryptic?
What has science discovered about the image on the Shroud? And are there historical references or artifacts associated with the Shroud outside the biblical canon from the period of the early Church? Those important and intriguing questions are addressed by this book.
The significance of this work is monumental, both with regard to New Testament studies and with regard to our understanding of the Shroud of Turin! The book‘s focus ‐ that hidden or cryptic statements concerning the Shroud and its incredible image actually exist within the Bible ‐ is a game changer with respect to (1) "the quest for the historical Jesus," (2) the existence of biblical evidence supporting the authenticity of the Turin Shroud, and (3) the believer‘s assurance of personal resurrection and eternal life!”
Publisher: Jenny Stafford Publishing; 1st edition (April 14, 2025)
Language: English
Hardcover and Kindle: (628 pages)
ISBN: 978-9815129458
El Rostro: La Controversia Llevada Al Teatro by Joe F. Daniels
Here is the online description:
“París, 28 de mayo de 2023. Tres amigos de infancia han quedado para disertar sobre la autenticidad de la Síndone de Turín, también llamada Sábana Santa. Durante la conversación se van hilvanando dos tramas: las cuestiones principales que afectan a la Síndone y los traumas ocultos que anidan en los personajes. De tal manera que ciencia, religión y arte entran en diálogo con el lado más humano y personal de los actores. Lo que en un principio se plantea como un encuentro amistoso, con toques de humor, se convierte en un estallido de reacciones imprevistas. La moraleja de esta obra teatral es triple: toda vida está marcada por experiencias existenciales fuertes; detrás de cada reacción inesperada de un amigo existe una razón que hay que conocer y comprender; la contemplación del rostro misterioso de la Síndone puede tener efectos sorprendentes.”
Publisher: Ediciones Palabra, S.A.; No. 1 edición (2 Abril 2025)
Language: Spanish
Format: Paperback (78 pages)
ISBN: 978-8413684581
Contemplare la Sindone by Emanuela Marinelli and Domenico Repice
Here is the online description:
“Il principe cardinale ha ritenuto opportuno risentirsi perché il mio sudore era gocciato sulla Santa Sindone del mio Salvatore; ma mi venne in mente di dirgli che Nostro Signore non era stato così delicato, e non aveva diffuso sudore e sangue se non per miscelarli con i nostri, al fine di dare loro il valore della vita eterna.” San Francesco di Sales
“Una pezza di lino. Solo una pezza di lino. In un pianeta che è rigonfio di monumenti, piramidi, colossei, archi trionfali, statue equestri, templi incontaminati o corrosi dalle muffe e dall‘abbandono, in questo pianeta solo una pezza di lino, con quell‘Orma, conserva il suo mistero.” Giovanni Arpino
“In questo libro ragione e fede si fondono, offrendo uno strumento originale e prezioso sul mistero e sul senso della presenza della reliquia della Sindone in mezzo a noi. Da più di duemila anni il Corpo martoriato e il Volto tumefatto dell‘Uomo sindonico commuovono e interrogano. Davanti al lenzuolo funebre vuoto Giovanni vide e credette. Da allora santi, papi, vescovi, intellettuali, pellegrini si sono accostati al Sacro Lino esprimendo venerazione con toccanti riflessioni spirituali, che vengono qui commentate da due noti esperti della Sindone. Il volume si conclude con le insuperate meditazioni del vaticanista Orazio Petrosillo (1947‐2007), profondo conoscitore e devoto del Sacro Lino.”
Publisher: Ares (March 28, 2025)
Language: Italian
Format: Paperback or Kindle (357 pages)
ISBN: 978-8892986251
Turin Shroud by James Carter
Here is the online description:
“‘Turin Shroud’ explores the captivating mystery of the Shroud of Turin, a linen cloth bearing the faint image of a man that some believe to be the burial cloth of Jesus Christ. The book delves into the shroud's documented history, primarily tracing back to 14th‐century France, while investigating claims of even earlier origins. It also examines the controversial 1988 radiocarbon dating results, which suggested a medieval origin, and presents critiques and alternative dating methodologies. Interestingly, the image on the shroud defies easy explanation, inviting debate about whether it could have been produced using medieval techniques or if it points to a more extraordinary origin. This comprehensive analysis covers key aspects such as the historical context, scientific dating, and image analysis. Textile analysis, including weave patterns and fiber composition, provides additional clues. The book evaluates various theories of image formation, considering artistic techniques, scorch hypotheses, and spectroscopic studies. By presenting published scientific papers, historical documents, and expert opinions, the book balances scientific rigor with accessibility. It progresses logically, guiding readers from the shroud's history to dating controversies, textile analysis, image formation theories, and religious implications, encouraging critical assessment of the evidence.
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Publisher: Publifye; PublishDrive edition (March 4, 2025)
Language: English
Format: Kindle only - 142 pages
GOD, THE SHROUD OF TURIN, AI AND ME...: BIBLICAL CHATS WITH AI SERIES by Joseph Silkowski
Here is the online description:
“A CHAT WITH AI ABOUT THE SHROUD OF TURIN. PRESENTING EVIDENCE, ASKING QUESTIONS BUILDING A CASE AND HAVING AI DETERMINE THE SHOURD OF TURIN AUTHENTICITY.”
Publisher: Independently published (February 24, 2025)
Language: English
Paperback or Kindle: (68 pages)
ISBN: 978-9815129458
Cloths of the Crucifixion by Jim Russo
Here is the online description:
“This book provides a structured approach examining the Shroud of Turin and the Sudarium of Oviedo from historical, scientific, and theological perspectives, leading to the conclusion that both relics covered the same crucified body of a first-century individual from Jerusalem. The Shroud of Turin is a linen cloth that bears the image of a man who appears to have suffered physical trauma in a manner consistent with crucifixion. It has been a subject of intense debate and research for many years, with some claiming it to be the burial cloth of Jesus Christ. As with any relic associated with religious significance, perspectives on the Sudarium of Oviedo can vary widely. Believers often view it as a sacred and authentic artifact, while skeptics may question the historical reliability and scientific basis for such claims. It's important to approach these matters with a critical and open-minded perspective considering historical, religious, and scientific considerations.”
Publisher: Independently published (February 4, 2025)
Language: English
Hardcover, Paperback or Kindle: (217 pages)
ISBN: 979-8344006208
A Saga Desconhecida do Santo Sudário de Cristo e de Sua Igreja (vol. 1 ou 2) por Jack Brandão
Here is the online description for vol. 2:
“Enquanto o primeiro volume desta obra revela as origens do Sudário de Turim ‐ a partir da complexa cultura do linho: seu plantio, colheita, armazenamento, fiação e confecção em teares rústicos ‐, bem como seu emprego, como mortalha naquela derradeira sexta‐feira, esclareceram‐se não só as lesões causadas no supliciado pela crucificação, como também as particularidades dos sepultamentos, na Judeia, no primeiro século de nossa era. Este segundo, por sua vez, expõe os bastidores do poder, tanto do Império que busca manter‐se; quanto da Igreja que procura consolidar‐se. Analisará, assim, eventos históricos que resultaram na descoberta da mortalha, escondida na cidade de Edessa, e em sua transformação em objeto de culto, o mandylion ‐ quadro retangular em que se via apenas o rosto do Senhor, velando‐se o restante ‐; bem como na dramática retirada da relíquia da cidade, agora sob domínio muçulmano, por tropas romanas, a fim de que fosse levada para Constantinopla e integrada ao tesouro imperial. Tratará também dos bastidores da jovem Igreja que, ao mesmo tempo em que procurava manter viva a chama das palavras do Mestre e de seus apóstolos, em meio á perseguição e morte legitimadas por diversos imperadores, também buscava compreender quem foi a pessoa de Jesus: homem, Deus, Deus‐'homem... Qual sua essência, qual sua substância? Por fim, exporá o embate sobre a possibilidade de se representar, imageticamente, o Verbo Divino, quando disputas e polêmicas ocorreram em torno da iconoclastia: é lícito empregar imagens nas igrejas e no culto? Qual teria sido o papel do Sudário de Turim, na resolução dessa controvérsia e na elaboração paradigmática da representação do Filho de Deus?”
Publisher: Ed. Lumen et Virtus (June 27, 2023)
Language: Portuguese
Hardcover: (611 pages)
ISBN: 978-6599037122
Posted May 17, 2025
Shroud Related Videos and Audios
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Dr. Jeremiah Johnston being interviewed by Michael Knowles
The flurry of new Shroud videos each month continues unabated. Since this update includes the Lent/Easter seasons, there‘s even more than usual. We can only highlight some of them here. For anyone who wants to see additional ones, my weekly email list has even more than found here. Everyone on the list is blind-copied and one can request at any time to be removed from the list. To be added, send me an email at JMarino240@aol.com .
Today's update includes a huge selection of links to interviews with, or presentations by, many notable Shroud scholars, from both scientific and religious points of view.
“The Face of God” | Michael & The Shroud of Turin | Dr. Jeremiah Johnston - Michael Knowles - April 18, 2025 - Video (1:35:38) - Description: Is the Shroud of Turin the real burial cloth of Jesus Christ ‐ or the greatest mystery in Christian history? In this powerful episode of “Michael & The Shroud of Turin”, Michael Knowles is joined by theologian and historian Dr. Jeremiah Johnston to uncover the mind‐blowing discoveries surrounding the Shroud. From scientific analysis and historical evidence to theological significance, they explore what makes the Shroud one of the most studied and debated relics in the world ‐ and what it could mean for believers today. Watch now and decide for yourself: miracle, hoax, or holy artifact? Transcript of video.
Shroud Related Videos and Audios - Spring 2025 - Link to a single pdf document file that includes a compilation of links to Shroud related videos, radio programs and podcasts that appeared online in the past few months. You can simply download the pdf file and review the materials and links at your leisure.
Posted May 17, 2025
The Shroud on the Internet
Although this section is not as extensive as the videos and audios section mentioned above, there are still multiple pages of links to new internet content in today's update! Of course, we can't include everything on this page, so we have once again created a separate pdf file that includes all of the links and descriptions in a single file that you can download and view at your convenience (see link below). Items in that file are listed in chronological order with the most recent at the top of the list.
New companion website to British Society for the Turin Shroud Newsletter - April 20, 2025 ‐ The BSTS has launched a new companion website https://shroudofturin.uk . The website has been designed to be suitable for those new to the Shroud of Turin as well as those seeking a far more in depth look at the scientific and historical evidence. It also explains why the markings on the Shroud are entirely compatible with gospel accounts of the passion, crucifixion and resurrection.
Posted May 17, 2025
And In Other News...
Email from Dr. Jeremiah Johnston of https://christianthinkers.com/ - March 9, 2025
Breaking News: The official short promo for “Top 5 Reasons You Must Visit the Shroud of Turin Exhibit” is now live on YouTube: Watch now and discover why this experience is a must-see (and bringing the most seasoned Christians to tears of joy):
https://youtu.be/S0XKfF44PbQ .
In 2025, the Shroud of Turin WILL NOT be physically displayed to the public in Turin, Italy (and hasn't been seen publicly since 2015).
Hundreds of you have been asking for exhibit dates and locations ‐ so here's where you can experience the Shroud exhibit firsthand:
Upcoming Exhibit Experiences:
Lubbock, TX - Turning Point Community Church with Chuck Angel
May 18, 2025
Orange County, CA - Harvest Church with Greg Laurie
July 27, 2025
To review the gallery of all the Shroud Exhibit Experience includes, go to: https://christianthinkers.com/pages/who-is-the-man-of-the-shroud/
Don't miss this extraordinary exhibit: Mark your calendars, spread the word, and be part of this incredible journey. Stay tuned for more updates: #ShroudExhibit2025
To bring the “Who Is The Man Of The Shroud?” Experience to your community email us at Admin@ChristianThinkers.com or fill out the form at: https://christianthinkers.com/pages/who-is-the-man-of-the-shroud/
This is life‐ changing.
Jeremiah J. Johnston, PhD.
www.ChristianThinkers.com
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Knights Templar Replica exhibition now through August 2025:
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Shroud replica in Italy now through June 8, 2025:
Shroud Exhibit available to reserve for parishes, schools, or organizations
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Shroud Exhibit at Houston National Museum of Funeral History
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News from the National Shroud of Turin Exhibit ‐ April 22, 2025
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News from SignFromGod.org ‐ April 20, 2025
Happy Easter! We prefer to call it “Resurrection Sunday,” because today our Lord Jesus Christ declared victory over death and was resurrected to life. During that miraculous process, wrapped in his burial shroud, the life‐sized, front‐to‐back mirror image was formed.
Today, that image is known as the Shroud of Turin. Read what the Gospel of John says about its discovery. So, Happy Birthday to the Shroud!
We believe, as do millions of people worldwide, that this mysterious Shroud exists today, housed at St. John the Baptist Cathedral in Turin, Italy, since 1578.
That is why the future National Shroud of Turin Exhibit in Washington, D.C., is named the “World's Greatest Mystery.” Our team of Shroud experts is working to attract partners to make this permanent exhibit a reality in the world's most powerful and influential city.
You can help bring this memorable exhibit to life. We have started a waiting list for patrons interested in owning “Emergence!” The Shroud of Turin‐inspired bronze sculpture of Jesus “emerging” from his burial shroud is nearing completion, created by our team member, world‐renowned sculptor Timothy Schmalz.
“World-renowned” since Timothy has two large sculptures on permanent display in the Vatican's St. Peter's Square. His first sculpture, installed in 2019, marked the Square's first new sculpture in 400 years. Then, on April 15, his second sculpture began inspiring millions of visitors.
“Emergence!” is shown below as an eight‐inch unfinished prototype. But soon, “Emergence!” will be unveiled and offered in various sizes, up to 20 feet high.
Work in progress! “Emergence!” will soon be offered to our patrons. Join our waiting list.
Shown below is a Shroud of Turin hologram. What Jesus likely looked like a nanosecond before resurrection:
At the National Shroud of Turin Exhibit, we believe Almighty God wants you to learn about the Shroud of Turin and understand that the torturous marks seen on the crucified man mirror the Gospel accounts of what Jesus endured for your sake. Then, armed with knowledge, you decide if the cloth is the authentic burial Shroud of Jesus Christ, in whom you can place your faith, hope, and trust.
That is why we need your help to produce a permanent Shroud of Turin exhibit in Washington, D.C., titled “The World's Greatest Mystery.” With your tax‐deductible donation, we will enlighten, engage, impact, educate, and inspire visitors.
Happy Easter and Resurrection Sunday! Happy Birthday to the Shroud of Turin!
Myra Kahn Adams, Executive Director,
NationalShroudOfTurinExhibit.org
The National Shroud of Turin Exhibit's business plan is available upon request.
Contact: (703) 795‐8136
Email: Myra@SignFromGod.org
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Exhibit News ‐ National Shroud of Turin Exhibit ‐ February 17, 2025
Posted May 17, 2025
Our Next Update
Our next update will likely be in September. You can expect two papers from the 1991 Shroud conference held at Columbia University and one paper from the 1991 conference held in St. Louis that was not published in the Proceedings. Also, I plan to publish the C-14 proposal by the Association of Scientists and Scholars International for the Shroud of Turin (ASSIST) for that had been submitted but rejected for the 1988 testing.
As I've mentioned before, 2025 promises to be a banner year for the Shroud. We're sure to have a lot of exciting news, books, papers, videos and also the St. Louis conference to report on.
You can also join our Website Mailing List and receive an e-mail whenever the site is updated (3 or 4 times per year) or when any important Shroud news breaks. Note that mailing list subscribers have access to special offers not available to the general public. If you are already a subscriber but have changed your e-mail address recently, please remember that we are a self-subscribed mailing list and you have to update your e-mail address or you will stop receiving our quarterly updates. This is easily accomplished by clicking on the Update Profile link at the bottom of every e-mail we send. And finally, thank you for your dedicated patronage and support of STERA, Inc. It is truly appreciated.
Joe Marino
Editor, Shroud.com
President, STERA, Inc.
Posted May 17, 2025
Winter Update! February 5, 2025
As the calendar turned to 2025, the passing of Barrie Schwortz in June of 2024 was still fresh in our minds. However, it is gratifying to know that his influence will continue long into the future.
Frenetic Shroud activities continue and promise to do so throughout the year. Various books, including by Mark Antonacci, Dr. John Jackson, et al., Theodora Pappas, Larry Stalley (over 600 pages!), Dr. Cheryl White, and Ian Wilson, are expected during 2025. Dr. White was scheduled to give a Shroud presentation at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C. on January 23. Progress continues to be made establishing the National Shroud of Turin Exhibit, also based in Washington, D.C. The “Who is the Man of Shroud” exhibit will travel extensively throughout the U.S. from March through August, including at a Shroud conference. Trinity Broadcasting Network is planning a theatrical film release about the Shroud at Eastertime. Turin is planning an actual exhibition of the Shroud, but only to the youth of the dioceses of Turin and Susa. It's possible that there will be an accompanying virtual showing. There will be a major international Shroud conference to be held in St. Louis, Missouri at the end of July and the beginning of August.
Meanwhile, the flood of new videos keeps coming. Much interest was generated in January by a discussion between the most popular podcaster, Joe Rogan and Mel Gibson, who soon will come out with “The Passion of the Christ: the Resurrection.” Rogan and Gibson discussed the Shroud, which spurred other podcasters to do shows commenting on Rogan's and Gibson's comments about the Shroud! Such media interest in the Shroud has not been this intense since the late 1970s and early 1980s when the Shroud of Turin Research Project (STURP), which studied the Shroud for 120 hours straight, analyzed their data for about 3 years and ultimately concluded that the Shroud was not the product of an artist.
As I mentioned previously, when I took over as editor of shroud.com, I was sending out a weekly email posting about the latest Shroud news, books, articles, videos, etc. I still send out these weekly postings, so if you would like to be added to the list, send me an email at JMarino240@aol.com. Everyone on the list is blind-copied, and one can request at any time to be removed from the list. It's a good way to keep with the latest on the Shroud happenings between the periodic shroud.com updates.
We lead off this update with the latest information regarding the conference to be held in St. Louis, Missouri to be held in late July/early August. The venue has been changed to the beautiful grounds and complex of the Augustine Institute, which only recently moved to the St. Louis area. It will provide a more spiritual backdrop for the conference.
A new issue of the journal “Sindon,” published by Centro Internazionale di Studi Sindone (CISS) has been published. It is in both Italian and English, and always provides fascinating and insightful analysis into the Shroud. Also, additional issues of the Italian journal Collagamento Pro Sindone have been added their page and the same for the British Society for the Turin Shroud Newsletter.
We also have the usual large number of new books, articles and various other news pertaining to the magnificent linen cloth that goes by many names, but often just as, “The Shroud.”
Here is the Update Table of Contents:
Posted February 5, 2025
Recently Published Papers & Articles
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Evidence of Rigor Mortis and Cadaveric Spasm on the Shroud of Turin
by Theodora A. Pappas
There are 19 new papers added to the website in today's update! All have also been permanently archived on the Scientific Papers & Articles page (alphabetically by title) and the Website Library page (alphabetically by author) or, when appropriate, on the Religion and Philosophy page (alphabetically by title) and the Website Library page (alphabetically by author). Since there are far too many to include on this page, we are only including one here and have once again created a separate pdf file that includes all of the links and descriptions listed chronologically, with the most recent paper at the top of the list, all in a single file that you can download and view at your convenience (see link below).
Beyond Imagination: Evidence of Rigor Mortis and Cadaveric Spasm on the Shroud of Turin by Theodora A. Pappas - (Open Access) - Medical & Clinical Case Reports Journal, 2025, 2(4):1-14. Abstract: “This paper will examine how inconspicuous details in the body images on the Shroud of Turin indicate that a crucified man is depicted who is in a state of cadaveric spasm and rigor mortis. Moreover, the precise positioning of the body indicates that death, cadaveric spasm, and rigor mortis all occurred while the man was still nailed upright to a cross with his arms stretched outward and at an upward angle. Additionally, since the Shroud is said to be the burial cloth of Jesus of Nazareth, evidence is presented that proves that, in general, rigor mortis and cadaveric spasm are capable of being sustained for 39 hours (the approximate maximum amount of time that Jesus was dead according to the Gospels) or longer.”
Recently Published Papers & Articles - Winter 2025 - This is a link to a single pdf document file that includes links to all of the papers and articles featured in today's update. Authors represented include Herman Boon, Tristan Casabianca, Paolo Di Lazzaro, Giulio Fanti, Giovanni Fazio, Erich Habich-Traut, Joe Marino, Francesca Riotto and Larry Stalley. You can either read it now or simply download the pdf file and review the links and materials at your leisure.
Posted February 5, 2025
Recently Published Books
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Recently Published Books
Only a few Shroud-related books were published since our last update so we are listing them here and have also permanently archived the new titles on the Shroud of Turin Booklist page (alphabetically by author). To make it easy to find the newest additions, we have annotated the listings with “(Added 1 FEB 2025)” so you can simply search for that phrase on the Booklist page should you forget the titles.
The Divine Selfie: A Crash Course on the Jesus Shroud of Turin by Mike S. King
Here is the online description:
“The mysterious Shroud of Turin continues to captivate secular scientists and historians as much as it does Christian believers. Is it an authentic 2000-year-old Jerusalem “selfie” of Jesus Christ proving the Resurrection? Or is it an elaborate medieval forgery which the best forensic scientists in the world and all of their instruments still cannot even begin to explain? Though now proven to be about 2000 years old - it has only been less than 50 years that forensic studies have sought to unravel the seemingly unsolvable riddle of the Shroud - a relic which has by now undergone more rigorous scientific testing than any other item in history.”
Publisher: Independently published (January 14, 2025)
Language: English
Paperback (large print): 64 pages
ISBN-13: 979-8307022740
The Shroud of Turin: Faith Meets Mystery by Maurice Dunlap
Here is the online description:
“This captivating book explores the fascinating intersection of natural disasters, faith, and the enigmatic Shroud of Turin. It delves into the historical claims surrounding this revered relic, examining its physical characteristics and the scientific investigations that have sought to determine its authenticity. The text also delves into the biblical accounts of natural disasters, interpreting these events as both divine punishments and signs of hope. Through gripping narratives of the Lisbon Earthquake, the Great Fire of London, and the Umbria-Marche Earthquakes, the book explores the alleged miraculous survival of the Shroud during these catastrophic events. It further examines the psychological and emotional responses to natural disasters, highlighting the role of faith and spirituality in coping with loss and trauma. The book also explores the Shroud as a symbol of hope and resilience, offering solace and inspiration in times of crisis. It presents scientific investigations and controversies surrounding the Shroud's origin, as well as its impact on popular culture and religious traditions. Ultimately, the book examines the future of the Shroud and its potential role in promoting interfaith dialogue and environmental stewardship, while considering the impact of climate change and natural hazards on this enigmatic artifact.”
Publisher: Independentaly published (December 24, 2024)
Language: English
Format: Paperback or Kindle - 78 pages
The Shroud of Turin (Conspiracy Theories) by Oleksandr Mozhey
Here is the online description:
“The Shroud of Turin is one of the most mysterious and debated relics in human history. This book delves into the origins, history, and controversies surrounding the enigmatic cloth believed by many to bear the image of Jesus Christ. It examines scientific investigations, including carbon dating, forensic analysis, and imaging studies, as well as the Shroud's cultural and religious significance. From medieval legends to modern discoveries, the narrative explores the Shroud's journey through time, its impact on faith, and the questions that remain unanswered. Readers are invited to uncover the fascinating intersection of science, religion, and history that keeps the mystery of the Shroud alive.”
Publisher: Independently published (December 19, 2024)
Language: English
Format: Kindle
THE SHROUD RISES: AS THE CARBON DATE IS BURIED by William West
Here is the online description:
“In September 2024, headlines swept the world: a new test had dated the Shroud of Turin - the 'Shroud of Jesus Christ' - to the first century. At the same time, research confirmed the much-publicized carbon dating of the Shroud to the Middle Ages was fatally flawed. Other research added to the mountain of evidence for the Shroud's authenticity. There is now only one conclusion: there is no room for doubt that the Shroud is the burial cloth of Jesus.
Thus begins William West's second book on the Shroud, which follows his first, widely acclaimed book, Riddles of the Shroud: Questions Science Can't Answer. This time around, West digs deeper into the carbon dating and discovers how it managed to get the date so wrong.
William West has been a journalist and editor for 50 years. He spent almost two decades working on The Australian newspaper in many roles, including higher education editor and legal writer. He has been an editor of several magazines, including Perspective magazine and Education Review. His first book on the Shroud, Riddles of the Shroud: Questions Science Can't Answer, was an introduction to the scientific and historical research that have made the Shroud the most researched artifact in history. This book covers new discoveries that have changed the world's perspective on the Shroud of Jesus forever.”
Publisher: Independently published (December 4, 2024)
Language: English
Format: Paperback or Kindle - 161 pages
Posted February 5, 2025
Shroud Related Videos and Audios
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Joe Rogan interview of Mel Gibson about the Shroud of Turin
There continues to be dozens of new Shroud videos each month. We can only highlight some of them here. For anyone who wants to see additional ones, my weekly email list has even more than found here. Everyone on the list is blind-copied and one can request at any time to be removed from the list. To be added, send me an email at JMarino240@aol.com .
Today's update includes a huge selection of links to interviews with, or presentations by, many notable Shroud scholars, from both scientific and religious points of view. Two famous celebrities also weigh in, which caused quite a media stir.
Joe Rogan interview of Mel Gibson about the Shroud of Turin - Jack Prosobiec - January 9, 2025 - Video (3:26) - Description: [Mel Gibson explains to Joe Rogan the Shroud of Turin has been verified to be from the age of Christ and modern science cannot recreate it.] [Editor's notes: The whole interview was about 2 hours and 20 minutes but this video contains clips of the Shroud discussion. Several podcasters did videos commenting aobut the Shroud exchange and those are listed below.]
Shroud Related Videos and Audios - February 5, 2025 - Link to a single pdf document file that includes a compilation of links to Shroud related videos, radio programs and podcasts that appeared online in the past few months. You can simply download the pdf file and review the materials and links at your leisure.
Posted February 5, 2025
The Shroud on the Internet
Although this section is not as extensive as the videos and audios section mentioned above, there are still multiple pages of links to new internet content in today's update! Of course, we can't include everything on this page, so we have once again created a separate pdf file that you can download and view at your convenience (see link below). Items in that file are listed in chronological order with the most recent at the top of the list.
Posted February 5, 2025
And In Other News...
Shroud exhibit available to reserve for parishes, school or organizations - Starting Spring 2025 - John Paul II Radio
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Older Shroud blog that I've become aware of:https://shroudsindonology.wordpress.com/
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New from Pilgrim Center of Hope - January 23, 2025
Exhibition additions in 2024 included:
- Improved Cap of Thorns replica
- Roman spear replica
- Commemorative book printed for visitors to purchase and take home - to share what they learned with others
Presentations outside our Center bridged faith & science, inviting deeper questions about life: 16 presentations brought the Shroud alive to 700+ individuals outside Pilgrim Center of Hope in 2024, in both religious and secular environments including Bexar County Jail Annex, Northwest Vista College, and Trinity University. One professor was so impacted that he has brought his extended family to the exhibition multiple times and keeps an image of the Shroud of Turin in his office so that visitors can ask him about it.
Shroud Ambassador Nan Balfour presented at the National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis about the Shroud and Evangelization. While there, she spoke about the mission of Pilgrim Center of Hope.
Shroud for Spanish Speakers
There is a great demand for Spanish translators of our Shroud of Turin presentations & materials. We have a Spanish-speaking volunteer Shroud Ambassador, however...
- Our materials contain many medical and scientific concepts & terminology.
- They also contain Scripture and theological meditations.
We have concluded that it is necessary to pay a professional translator to ensure the materials are faithful, acureate, and comprehensible for the average listener. Would you help fund this?
Upcoming Public Events
Our calendar is filling up with private events, but several will be open to the public.
See Shroud Event Calendar
Experience the exhibition and/or presentation for your group this Lent or Easter!
Inquire about a Presentation or Group Visit
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Press release: Divine Geographic Pareidolia Revealed - January 7, 2025
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Message from sindonology.org - January 1, 2025
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Article/Video/Podcast: JACK POSOBIEC: Historical paintings of Jesus were 'a memory of the divine passed down through time' modeled after the Shroud of Turin | Human Events - thepatriotlight.com - December 30, 2024
Link to accompanying short video (3:34)
Link to accompanying podcast (49:00) - Description:
Segment A: The Scientific Validation of the Shroud of Turin
Segment B: The Chemical Analysis of the Shroud
Segment C: The Story of the Shroud of Christ
Segment D: What Else Was Found on the Shroud of Turin?
Segment E: The Psychological Ramifications of Jesus denial and the Affirmation of the Shroud
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Email from signfromgod.org - - December 23, 2024 - The future National Shroud of Turin Exhibit ((NSTE) in Washington, D.C., will be known as the “World's Greatest Mystery.” Our team of Shroud experts is working to attract partners to make this permanent exhibit a reality in the world's most powerful and influential city.
Toward that goal, the NSTE had a breakthrough year with much media coverage. Among the highlights was our popular four-day Shroud exhibit at the National Eucharistic Congress in July. Touring the exhibit was Jonathan Roumie, the actor who plays Jesus in “The Chosen.”
Another highlight immediately followed February's National Catholic Prayer Breakfast. The NSTE held a press conference to announce the “USA's $1 Million Challenge to Replicate the Shroud.”
As expected, the entry deadline passed with no challengers since the Shroud has never been authentically replicated. In 1978, over 30 esteemed scientists concluded that the Shroud man's image “is not the product of an artist” after the most significant hands-on Shroud study ever conducted.
On to 2025! First, NSTE is proud to announce a partnership with internationally renowned sculptor Timothy Schmalz. He is creating a Shroud of Turin “Emergence” sculpture that is destined to be world-famous, as are his “Homeless Jesus” series and “Angels Unawares” - the life-sized immigrant boat sculpture prominently located in the Vatican's St. Peter's Square since 2019.
A cast of “Emergence” will be displayed at the NSTE's permanent home in downtown D.C. when the Lord reveals the location and your donations open the doors. You can help make this happen!
Second, NSTE and Franciscan University are exploring opportunities to collaborate and develop new engagements. The goal is to bring more people to an encounter with Jesus through the Shroud.
Our collaboration is timely because, in August, there was an unprecedented explosion of favorable Shroud news in the secular media. This “Shroud burst” amplified what was already a surge of interest attributed to the cloth's numerous mysterious properties, which fascinate scientists, believers, and non-believers.
At NSTE, we believe Almighty God wants you to learn about the Shroud of Turin and understand that the torturous marks seen on the crucified man mirror the Gospel accounts of what Jesus endured for your sake. Then, armed with knowledge, you decide if the cloth is the authentic burial Shroud of Jesus Christ, in whom you can place your faith, hope, and trust.
That is why we need your help to produce a permanent Shroud of Turin exhibit in Washington, D.C., titled “The World's Greatest Mystery.” With your tax-deductible donation, we will enlighten, engage, impact, educate, and inspire visitors.
We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year in His Name!
Myra Kahn Adams, Executive Director NationalShroudofTurinExhibit.org
The National Shroud of Turin Exhibit's business plan is available upon request. Contact: 703/795-8136 Myra@SignFromGod.org
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Report on talk on November 1, 2024 presented by former STURP member Rudy Dichtl - Newsletter of Saint Serra Apostolate of Boulder County - December 2024 - See page 2 under “Shroud of Turin.”
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Email from othonia.org - December 20, 2024: Shroud, the renewed exhibition “goft” for the Jubilee Year:
- Article by Professor Emanuela Marinelli about the renovated “Who is the Man of the Shroud? Exhibit” in Rome.
- Some photos from the new permanent exhibit in Rome that was inaugurated today.
- Article in the Avvenier Newspaper of the Italian Bishops' Conference (translated by Google). On the cover of the newspaper they called UPRA “The University of the Shroud”!
Also... there are requests for Othonia's “Who is the Man of the Shroud?” exhibit to be on display for the Jubliee in Rome in both English and Italian from March 11 - May 11, 2025 at:
- Saint John Baptist of Florentines Basilica, a very beautiful Church, near Saint Peter Square.
Sante Croce Basilica (Holy Cross Basilica) - Who is the Man of the Shroud? Exhibits
To attend / volunteer / for more information, contact Pam McCue / pam@mccue.xyz
| Date |
Event |
Location |
Facility |
| Mar 8-13 |
Church |
Sunbury, OH |
St. John Newmann |
| Mar 19 |
Public Event Theater |
Brainerd, MN |
Art Center Theater |
| Mar 22-26 |
Church |
Baton Rouge, LA |
Immaculate Conception |
| Mar 24-28 |
School |
Huntsville, AL |
Holy Family School |
| Mar 29-30 |
Church |
Nashville, TN |
St. Henry Catholic |
| Mar 28-Apr 1 |
Church |
Baton Rouge, LA |
Our Lady of Mercy |
| Apr 5-15 |
Church |
Deephaven, MN |
St. Therese St. Paul Cathedral |
| Apr 3-15 |
Church |
Dallas, TX |
Prestonwood Baptist |
| Apr 20-21 |
School |
Irving, TX |
The Highlands School |
| Jun 23-25 |
Church |
Pittsburgh, PA |
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| Jul 30-Aug 3 |
SEEC Conference |
St. Louis, MO |
Augustine Institute |
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Google alert (re: short story): The Second-PressReader.com - December 15, 2024 - Description: “Turin Shroud dates back to the time of Jesus Christ. DNA from the cloth has been used to recreate a living being. #ShroudOfTurin #SecondComing.”
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Two Shroud books by Don Leichel being looked at for possible film project - for background information, see: “Don Leichel books”
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* Upcoming lecture in Brainerd, MN - Scheduled for Wednesday, March 19, 2025 - Includes social hour and exhibits - 4:00PM - 9:00PM
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* Upcoming lecture in Peoria, IL - Scheduled for Sunday, March 23, 2025 - Featuring presentation by Dr. Fred Baltz - 4:00PM - 6:00PM
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Replica Shroud of Turin Display and Discussion - Sunday, March 30, 2025 - 2:00PM - 2:55PM - St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church / 689 Ritchie Highway / Severna Park, MD, 21146 - Decsription: “Join us March 30 at 2PM, for a moving presentation by Bill Wingard, a renowned Shroud of Turin expert and founder of 'Shroud Talks.' A replica of the Shroud will be displayed at St. John the Evangelist, Severna Park, in the Parish Activities Center. Considered one of the greatest unsolved mysteries of the world, Wingard will share the hsitory, the science, and the passion of the Shroud to help you answer, “is this the burial cloth of Jesus Christ?” You won't want to miss seeing this during your walk this Lent! The presentation is free and no RSVP required.
Posted February 5, 2025
Our Next Update
Our next update will likely be in early May. As I've mentioned before, 2025 promises to be a banner year for the Shroud. We're sure to have a lot of exciting news, books, papers, and videos to report on.
You can also join our Website Mailing List and receive an e-mail whenever the site is updated (3 or 4 times per year) or when any important Shroud news breaks. Note that mailing list subscribers have access to special offers not available to the general public. If you are already a subscriber but have changed your e-mail address recently, please remember that we are a self-subscribed mailing list and you have to update your e-mail address or you will stop receiving our quarterly updates. This is easily accomplished by clicking on the Update Profile link at the bottom of every e-mail we send. And finally, thank you for your dedicated patronage and support of STERA, Inc. It is truly appreciated.
Joe Marino
Editor, Shroud.com
President, STERA, Inc.
Posted February 5, 2025
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