The Blood and the Shroud: New Evidence That the World's Most Sacred Relic is Real

Ian Wilson's well-written and intelligent book gives a balanced view of evidence for and against the Shroud of Turin's authenticity (including new finds such as the presence of human blood and DNA on the Shroud), and along the way, provides a fascinating discussion of subjects ranging from capital punishment in first-century Palestine to the chemistry of radiocarbon dating. For Wilson, the Shroud's ultimate significance resides in the very fact of Christians' fascination with it. The Shroud represents the possibility that the Resurrection actually happened; if there's any chance the Shroud is authentic, and if that chance excites you, then historical facts are a crucial aspect of your faith. Given that, the Shroud of Turin becomes much more than a curiosity for cranks and crazies. It's a valuable incitement to introspection for all believers. --Michael Joseph Gross

• The Shroud: The 2000-Year-Old Mystery Solved
• The Turin Shroud: The Illustrated Evidence
• Report on the Shroud of Turin
• Test the Shroud: At the Atomic and Molecular Levels
• Sacred Blood, Sacred Image : The Sudarium of Oviedo, New Evidence for the Authenticity of the Shroud of Turin
• THE TURIN SHROUD
• Resurrection of the Shroud: New Scientific, Medical, and Archeological Evidence
• The Templars and the Shroud of Christ
• The Shroud of Turin: The Burial Cloth of Jesus Christ?
• The Truth About the Shroud of Turin: Solving the Mystery