The Truth about the Shroud of Turin: Solving the Mystery (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781596986008)

Is the shroud of Turin--an ancient linen bearing the mysterious image of a man, purported to be Jesus of Nazareth--the ingenious work of an artist, or the true shroud of Christ? For centuries, this question has perplexed and enticed the most brilliant minds. Now, in The Truth about the Shroud of Turin: Solving the Mystery, journalist Robert K. Wilcox investigates every aspect of the shroud's history, from the ancient Egyptian weave of the cloth to the possible role of radiation in forming the image on its surface. Drawing on evidence collected over thirty years of travel, interviews with experts, and painstaking research, Wilcox presents the full story of the shroud in astonishing detail. The shroud of Turin--a clever hoax or the authentic burial cloth of Jesus Christ? Read this reporter's journey and discover the truth.

"Wilcox weaves an intriguing detective story, utilizing over 30 years of research including trips the world over, seeking to unravel the secrets of the world's most intensely-studied artifact, giving readers much evidence to decide if the Shroud is just an elaborate hoax or the actual burial cloth of Jesus."
--JOSEPH MARINO, shroud scholar

Author: Robert K. Wilcox
ISBN-10: 159698600X
ISBN-13: 9781596986008
Publisher: Regnery History
Language: English
Published: 03/09/2010
Pages: 252
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 8.94h x 6.12w x 0.75d

Review Citation(s):
Christian Retailing 04/01/2010 pg. 26

About the Author
Robert K. Wilcox is a bestselling author, screenwriter, novelist and journalist. He specializes in mysteries and military history. He began his career as religion editor of the Miami News, winning the Supple Memorial Award as the best religion writer in the nation. He went on to write for the Miami Herald, New York Times and other major newspapers and magazines before becoming a television writer and story editor.