02562nam 2200601 a 450 991077815310332120200520144314.00-8131-3731-41-283-32760-097866133276040-8131-7212-8(CKB)1000000000475372(EBL)820214(OCoLC)180878374(SSID)ssj0000235382(PQKBManifestationID)11216503(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000235382(PQKBWorkID)10249670(PQKB)11189213(OCoLC)864853848(MdBmJHUP)muse18160(Au-PeEL)EBL820214(CaPaEBR)ebr10526349(CaONFJC)MIL332760(MiAaPQ)EBC820214(EXLCZ)99100000000047537220060911d2007 ub 0engur|n|---|||||txtccrRelics of the Christ[electronic resource] /Joe NickellLexington University Press of Kentuckyc20071 online resource (230 p.)Description based upon print version of record.0-8131-2425-5 Includes bibliographical references (p. [193]-200) and index.Introduction : the life of Jesus -- The cult of relics -- Christian relics -- The Holy Grail -- Self-portraits of Jesus -- The true Cross -- Other crucifixion relics -- Holy shrouds -- The Shroud of Turin -- 'Photograph' of Christ -- The Sudarium of Oviedo -- Blood of Jesus -- The James ossuary.The Holy Grail, the Lance of Longinus, and the True Cross are some of the most revered artifacts in the world today. These Christian relics are also a source of limitless controversy. They have incited bloodshed and, some say, are a source of miracles. They inspire fear and hope among the faithful, and yet are a perennial target for skeptics, both Christian and secular. To research the authenticity of numerous Christian relics, Joe Nickell employs a scientific approach, using such techniques as radiocarbon dating, polarized-light microscopy, and forensic serology. Examined here are such sigRelicsReligious articlesRelics.Religious articles.232.96/6Nickell Joe240371MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910778153103321Relics of the Christ3836780UNINA