By Ezekiel David
The Shroud of Turin’s enigmatic image can be precisely recreated without the use of paints or dyes, and British director David Rolfe— a former atheist—is offering a $1 million prize for it, according to the Daily Mail.
Rolfe’s journey began with scepticism but led to a profound belief in the shroud’s authenticity.
The 14-foot shroud, according to many, depicts a crucified figure with wounds that resemble those of Jesus Christ. Early research dating the cloth to the Middle Ages in the 1980s cast doubt on its authenticity.
However, recent X-ray analysis has suggested its origins may indeed date back to the time of Christ.
According to Rolfe, samples from a restored portion of the shroud compromised the previous testing. Despite being part of the original study, the British Museum, despite the large prize, has not attempted to duplicate the shroud.
In his documentary, “Who Can He Be?”, Rolfe explores these findings, describing the shroud as resembling a photographic negative, possibly created by a burst of energy during resurrection.
The shroud has been extensively studied, with over 170 peer-reviewed papers published, yet its origins remain a mystery. Rolfe continues to invite attempts to replicate what he considers a miraculous artefact.
(Source: Daily Mail)