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Originally Posted by ZNPaaneah

I think it proves more than that.

1. It proves that this body was crucified.

2. It proves that this body was scourged by the Romans.

3. It proves that this person who was both scourged and crucified was wearing a "crown of thorns".

4. It proves that this person's tomb was in Jerusalem and was buried according to Jewish tradition.

5. It proves that this person was pierced in the side, that they carried their cross, and that they had a hurt, swollen knee.

In that sense it confirms very much of the gospel account.

But on top of that it is very interesting that the strip cut off to tie up the body was then so meticulously sewn back on. You would not be able to do that with a cloth that had been sitting in a tomb for a couple of years. So this shroud was taken right after the person was buried. Why?

Finally, no one has explained the image on the shroud. That is the strongest evidence of a forgery (if we could replicate it) and if it is real that is the strongest evidence of the resurrection.

So to you the shroud proves the Bible is true?