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THE TURIN shroud is a linen cloth (4.42m x 1.13m) bearing an image of a man many believe is the crucified Jesus Christ. The cloth has been investigated scientifically, but the jury is still not completely convinced as to the age of the shroud. Obviously, if the cloth is significantly less than 2000 years old, it could not be the burial shroud of Christ. The results of the latest investigation of the shroud were announced on October 6th, claiming to have produced a replica using only materials and techniques that were available in the Middle Ages. This study will strengthen the case made by those who claim the shroud is a medieval forgery.

The shroud is kept in the Cathedral of St John the Baptist in Turin and bears the image of a man who appears to have been crucified. Many believe it is the cloth placed on Jesus Christ in the tomb, but sceptics argue that the shroud is a medieval forgery. The image is in sepia tones, but is much clearer as a black and white negative.