Relics of the Christ /
Nickell, Joe,
Relics of the Christ / Joe Nickell. - Lexington : University Press of Kentucky, ©2007. - 1 online resource (xi, 215 pages) : illustrations, map -
Includes bibliographical references (pages 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 significant relics as the Shroud of Turin, the multiple heads of John the Baptist, and the "incorruptible" corpses of saints. For each relic, Nickell examines evidence indicating that the item is legitimate, evidence suggesting that it is not, and whether or not the relic and the miracles attributed to it can be recreated. In addition to his own experiments, Nickell presents findings from the world's top scientists and historians regarding these controversial objects of reverence and ire. But he is ultimately guided by the maxim, "extraordinary claims require extraordinary proof." In treating each relic as a mystery to be solved, Nickell seeks only to find the truth. - Publisher
9780813172125 0813172128 9780813137315 0813137314 1283327600 9781283327602
22573/ctt2hfs8v JSTOR 4D78FBA5-23EB-442F-A8B4-39B6DC45BDF1 OverDrive, Inc. http://www.overdrive.com
Jesus Christ--Relics.
Jésus-Christ--Reliques.
Jesus Christ
Relics.
Religious articles.
Jesus Christ--Relics.
Reliques.
Objets religieux.
relics.
religious objects.
RELIGION--Christian Theology--Christology.
Relics
Religious articles
BT465 / .N53 2007eb
232.96/6
Relics of the Christ / Joe Nickell. - Lexington : University Press of Kentucky, ©2007. - 1 online resource (xi, 215 pages) : illustrations, map -
Includes bibliographical references (pages 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 significant relics as the Shroud of Turin, the multiple heads of John the Baptist, and the "incorruptible" corpses of saints. For each relic, Nickell examines evidence indicating that the item is legitimate, evidence suggesting that it is not, and whether or not the relic and the miracles attributed to it can be recreated. In addition to his own experiments, Nickell presents findings from the world's top scientists and historians regarding these controversial objects of reverence and ire. But he is ultimately guided by the maxim, "extraordinary claims require extraordinary proof." In treating each relic as a mystery to be solved, Nickell seeks only to find the truth. - Publisher
9780813172125 0813172128 9780813137315 0813137314 1283327600 9781283327602
22573/ctt2hfs8v JSTOR 4D78FBA5-23EB-442F-A8B4-39B6DC45BDF1 OverDrive, Inc. http://www.overdrive.com
Jesus Christ--Relics.
Jésus-Christ--Reliques.
Jesus Christ
Relics.
Religious articles.
Jesus Christ--Relics.
Reliques.
Objets religieux.
relics.
religious objects.
RELIGION--Christian Theology--Christology.
Relics
Religious articles
BT465 / .N53 2007eb
232.96/6