The Shroud was used in a burial!
•In ancient days, the Jewish Talmud indicates that fragrant flowers and spices were used at the funeral to offset the odor of the decaying body.
•Flowers were laid on the Shroud and banked around the head and torso.
•Spices such as pistacia were sprinkled on the body.
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