Relics of the Christ / Joe Nickell.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Nickell, Joe.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Jesus Christ--Relics.

Jesus Christ.

Relics.

Religious articles.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (230 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Lexington : University Press of Kentucky, c2007.

Language Note:

English

System Details:

Mode of access: World Wide Web.

Summary:

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 sig

Contents:

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.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [193]-200) and index.

ISBN:

9786613327604

9780813137315

0813137314

9781283327602

1283327600

9780813172125

0813172128

OCLC:

180878374