An Introduction to the School of Religion:

Most of the articles featured here discuss the implications of the Shroud as a potential relic of Christ’s Passion rather than simply a curious icon. A resounding “What If” is the common theme. There are many research papers waiting to be written.

 

 

Questions and Topics for Students What is the message to the Church and the world? How should the Shroud be handled by the Church? Should it be embraced as an intriguing apologetic or ignored because we can’t prove it with complete scientific certainty? Is the current state of uncertainty a benefit that allows the Church to incorporate the Shroud as a teaching tool regarding the Crucifixion and Resurrection while not negating the necessity of faith? Does the story of Doubting Thomas have a modern application with the Shroud image in our skeptical and image laden age? See http://www.shroudencounter.com/christianapproach.php

Featured Content
	Russ Breault on Living the Life on ABC Family
	Is the Shroud Scriptural? (from Shroud Encounter)
	Is the Shroud Jewish? (from Shroud Encounter)
	The Central Question (from Shroud Encounter)
	Morning Devotions TV Show five part interview w/ Russ Breault (2007) Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5 (each segment is 22 min)
	Russ Breault on FamlyNet Radio Sirius Ch. #161 (Jan 29, 2008) Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 (48 min total)
	Is the Shroud of Turin the Burial Cloth of Christ--Dr. Phil Fernandes
	Articles

A Clean Cloth: What the Greek Word Usage tells us about the Burial Wrappings of Jesus by Diana Fulbright. From Shroud.com

The Sudarium: What the Fourth Gospel Reveals about the Oveido Cloth by Rev Albert Dreisbach. From Shroudstory.com

The Shroud and Healing by Rev Albert Dreisbach. From Shroud.com

The Mystery and the Message by Russ Breault

The Anomaly of the Shroud by Russ Breault

Jewish Burial Practices by Russ Breault

Ecumenical Implications of the Shroud of Turin by Rev. Albert Dreisbach. From Shroud.com

Does the Shroud Body Image Show Any Physical Evidence of Resurrection? by Kevin E. Moran and Giulio Fanti:

The Disciples On The Road To Turin by Joseph Marino. From Shroud.com

Address of his Holiness Pope John Paul II Sunday, 24 May 1998:

It’s The Message That Matters by Russ Breault

Historical Epistemology, Jesus’ Resurrection and the Shroud of Turin by Gary R. Habermas. From Shroud.com

The Shroud of Turin and the Resurrection Problem - An Anglican/Episcopal Perspective by Daniel R. Porter. From Shroud.com

The Shroud of Turin: Bridge Between Heaven and Earth? by Joseph G. Marino and M. Sue Benford. From Shroud.com

The Shroud of Turin: A Parable for Modern Times? by Thaddeus J. Trenn. From Shroud.com

Thomas & the Hymn of the Pearl by the Rev. Albert "Kim" Dreisbach: In this paper Fr. Dreisbach discusses The Acts of Thomas, which contain the Hymn of the Pearl and may be an adaptation of an older work, redesigned to provide "spy clues" pointing to the Shroud and its image(s). The Hymn of the Pearl is one of the earliest documents in existence on Edessan Christianity. From Shroud.com