However, STURP member Alan Adler has stated that Jackson's theory is not generally accepted as scientific, given that it runs counter to the laws of physics. John Jackson (a member of STURP) proposed that the image was formed by radiation methods beyond the understanding of current science, in particular via the 'collapsing cloth' onto a body that was radiating energy at the moment of resurrection. Some proponents have argued that the image on the shroud can be explained with scientific evidence that supports the Gospel narrative. Proponents for the authenticity of the Shroud of Turin argue that empirical analysis and scientific methods are insufficient for understanding the methods used for image formation on the shroud, believing that the image was miraculously produced at the moment of Resurrection. As the highly-respected journal Nature put it, writing about the radiocarbon dating: 'These tests provide conclusive evidence that the linen of the Shroud of Turin is mediaeval.' However, all of the scientific hypotheses used to challenge the radiocarbon dating have been scientifically refuted, including the medieval repair hypothesis, the bio-contamination hypothesis and the carbon monoxide hypothesis.

Some shroud researchers have challenged this dating, arguing in favor of fringe theories. In 1988, three radiocarbon dating tests dated a sample of the shroud as being from the Middle Ages, between the years 12. Diverse arguments have been made in various publications claiming to prove that the cloth is the authentic burial shroud of Jesus, based on disciplines ranging from chemistry to biology and medical forensics to optical image analysis. The origins of the shroud and its images are the subject of multiple fringe theories. The cloth itself is believed by some to be the burial shroud he was wrapped in when he was buried after his crucifixion. The Shroud of Turin is a length of linen cloth bearing the negative image of a man who is alleged to be Jesus of Nazareth. After the 1988 round of tests, no further dating tests have been allowed. The Holy See received custody of the shroud in 1983, and as with other relics, makes no claims about its authenticity. However, the alternative theories challenging the radiocarbon dating have been disproved by scientists using actual shroud material, and are thus considered to be fringe theories. Despite conclusive scientific evidence that it is of medieval origin, multiple alternative theories about the origin of the shroud dating it to the time of Christ have been proposed.Īlthough three radiocarbon dating tests performed in 1988 provided conclusive evidence of a date of 1260 to 1390 for the shroud, some researchers have challenged the dating based on various theories, including the provenance of the samples used for testing, biological or chemical contamination, incorrect assessment of carbon dating data, as well as other theories. The Shroud of Turin is a length of linen cloth bearing the imprint of the image of a man, and is believed by some to be the burial shroud of Jesus. Full-length image of the Turin Shroud before the 2002 restoration.

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