The Shroud of Turin continues to fascinate historians with a new study now revealing the complex biological history that remains preserved in the DNA traces on it. &nbsp;In research published in Scientific Reports on July 9, scientists wrote that samples gathered from the cloth in 1978 still contain a record of the biological material that accumulated on it over centuries. The analysis done through advanced genomic sequencing provides the most detailed account of biological history that got deposited on the piece of cloth from humans and the environment.&nbsp;Among the traces found on the Shroud are human mitochondrial DNA lineages, along with bacteria, fungi, and microorganisms. The diversity of the genetic material shows that the cloth was handled by a wide group of people from different parts of the world. The researchers detected genetic material from plants, animals, and Mediterranean red coral.&nbsp;The discovery shows that the Shroud was contaminated through various stages of life, making it hard to determine its origin and earliest history. However, it is still impossible to say whether it is authentic. It further shows how forensic genomics and proteomics can reconstruct aspects of an object’s biological past.<h2>Complex history of the Shroud of Turin</h2>The biological traces found on the Shroud reveal that it underwent a long journey, travelling through different times and regions. The microbes found on it are commonly associated with human skin, fungi, and salt-adapted archaea. DNA from many plants and animals was also identified. Signs of cultivated wheat, carrots, corn, bananas, and peanuts have also been found on the Shroud. Animal traces are from cattle, pigs, chickens, dogs, and cats.&nbsp;Professor Noemi Procopio, Professor of Forensic Science at the University of Lancashire, said, "The Shroud of Turin continues to fascinate historians, scientists and the public," adding the Shroud "represents a rich archive of genetic information that has accumulated over centuries of human interaction and environmental exposure."&nbsp; &nbsp;

The Shroud of Turin carries a rich and complex biological history, new research has shown. Scientists analysed the samples collected in 1978 and found that even today it carries traces of human and animal contact it came into over the centuries.

The Shroud of Turin continues to fascinate historians with a new study now revealing the complex biological history that remains preserved in the DNA traces on it. In research published in Scientific Reports on July 9, scientists wrote that samples gathered from the cloth in 1978 still contain a record of the biological material that accumulated on it over centuries. The analysis done through advanced genomic sequencing provides the most detailed account of biological history that got deposited on the piece of cloth from humans and the environment. Among the traces found on the Shroud are human mitochondrial DNA lineages, along with bacteria, fungi, and microorganisms. The diversity of the genetic material shows that the cloth was handled by a wide group of people from different parts of the world. The researchers detected genetic material from plants, animals, and Mediterranean red coral. The discovery shows that the Shroud was contaminated through various stages of life, making it hard to determine its origin and earliest history. However, it is still impossible to say whether it is authentic. It further shows how forensic genomics and proteomics can reconstruct aspects of an object’s biological past. Complex history of the Shroud of Turin The biological traces found on the Shroud reveal that it underwent a long journey, travelling through different times and regions. The microbes found on it are commonly associated with human skin, fungi, and salt-adapted archaea. DNA from many plants and animals was also identified. Signs of cultivated wheat, carrots, corn, bananas, and peanuts have also been found on the Shroud. Animal traces are from cattle, pigs, chickens, dogs, and cats. Professor Noemi Procopio, Professor of Forensic Science at the University of Lancashire, said, "The Shroud of Turin continues to fascinate historians, scientists and the public," adding the Shroud "represents a rich archive of genetic information that has accumulated over centuries of human interaction and environmental exposure."

The Shroud of Turin carries a rich and complex biological history, new research has shown. Scientists analysed the samples collected in 1978 and found that even today it carries traces of human and animal contact it came into over the centuries. &nbsp;&nbsp;

48-year-old samples from Shroud of Turin still carry traces of a complex journey

The Shroud of Turin, the most well-known and also the most controversial artefact, could have originated in India, a new study has suggested. It is a &nbsp;4.4 metres long and 1.1 metres wide piece of cloth in which Jesus Christ's body is believed to have been wrapped after he was crucified. It also has a face on it which resembles Christ. Gianni Barcaccia from the University of Padova, Italy, first suggested in 2015 that it can possibly trace its origin to India. He based his theory on the analysis of material collected from the Shroud in 1978. Barcaccia has again analysed the same material to reveal that nearly 40 per cent of the human DNA found on the shroud is from Indian lineages. He states in the study that their research has shown that the Shroud carries diverse medieval and modern DNA. In fact, it is contaminated with not only human DNA but that from cats, dogs, chickens, cattle, goats, sheep, pigs, horses, and wild animals such as deer and rabbits. The team also found traces of some fish species, New Scientist reported.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/600-years-ago-a-scholar-proved-that-someone-faked-the-shroud-of-turin-1773835606221">600 years ago, a scholar proved that someone faked the Shroud of Turin. ‘I do not need to believe...’</a><h2>Most of human DNA on Shroud of Turin from India, study claims</h2>DNA from carrots, wheat, peppers, tomatoes, and potatoes are also present, which was likely carried to Europe by those who travelled to Asia and the Americas, researchers wrote in the study. Human DNA also covered the Shroud over the years, and there is a huge Indian link. “The Shroud came into contact with multiple individuals, thereby challenging the possibility of identifying the original DNA of the Shroud,” they wrote. Nearly 40 per cent of the human DNA is from India. Scientists said that this could have happened from either historical interactions or because the cloth for the Shroud was imported from the Indus Valley. The authors wrote that there is a likelihood of "potentially extensive exposure of the cloth in the Mediterranean region and the possibility that the yarn was produced in India."Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/nasa-scientist-claims-star-of-bethlehem-was-real-1765284433403">NASA scientist claims Star of Bethlehem was real, and China has proof. However, it wasn't a star, but...</a>&nbsp;However, not everyone is convinced that the Shroud of Turin has Indian links. Anders Götherström at Stockholm University in Sweden told the outlet, &nbsp;“I still see no reason to doubt that the shroud is French and from the 13th-14th century,” he says. He called it "a legendary origin… without scientific support" and simply shrouds history. Notably, radiocarbon dating in 1988 pegged the origin of the Shroud to the 13th century. Recently, a study published in the Journal of Medieval History said that a theologian named Nicole Oresme called it a fake 600 years ago.&nbsp;

Could the Shroud of Turin have originated in India? A study has claimed that most of the human DNA on the cloth that was supposedly used to wrap Jesus Christ's body came from India. Scientists cite two ways this could have happened. 

The Shroud of Turin, the most well-known and also the most controversial artefact, could have originated in India, a new study has suggested. It is a 4.4 metres long and 1.1 metres wide piece of cloth in which Jesus Christ's body is believed to have been wrapped after he was crucified. It also has a face on it which resembles Christ. Gianni Barcaccia from the University of Padova, Italy, first suggested in 2015 that it can possibly trace its origin to India. He based his theory on the analysis of material collected from the Shroud in 1978. Barcaccia has again analysed the same material to reveal that nearly 40 per cent of the human DNA found on the shroud is from Indian lineages. He states in the study that their research has shown that the Shroud carries diverse medieval and modern DNA. In fact, it is contaminated with not only human DNA but that from cats, dogs, chickens, cattle, goats, sheep, pigs, horses, and wild animals such as deer and rabbits. The team also found traces of some fish species, New Scientist reported. Also Read: 600 years ago, a scholar proved that someone faked the Shroud of Turin. ‘I do not need to believe...’ Most of human DNA on Shroud of Turin from India, study claims DNA from carrots, wheat, peppers, tomatoes, and potatoes are also present, which was likely carried to Europe by those who travelled to Asia and the Americas, researchers wrote in the study. Human DNA also covered the Shroud over the years, and there is a huge Indian link. “The Shroud came into contact with multiple individuals, thereby challenging the possibility of identifying the original DNA of the Shroud,” they wrote. Nearly 40 per cent of the human DNA is from India. Scientists said that this could have happened from either historical interactions or because the cloth for the Shroud was imported from the Indus Valley. The authors wrote that there is a likelihood of "potentially extensive exposure of the cloth in the Mediterranean region and the possibility that the yarn was produced in India." Also Read: NASA scientist claims Star of Bethlehem was real, and China has proof. However, it wasn't a star, but... However, not everyone is convinced that the Shroud of Turin has Indian links. Anders Götherström at Stockholm University in Sweden told the outlet, “I still see no reason to doubt that the shroud is French and from the 13th-14th century,” he says. He called it "a legendary origin… without scientific support" and simply shrouds history. Notably, radiocarbon dating in 1988 pegged the origin of the Shroud to the 13th century. Recently, a study published in the Journal of Medieval History said that a theologian named Nicole Oresme called it a fake 600 years ago.

Could the Shroud of Turin have originated in India? A study has claimed that most of the human DNA on the cloth that was supposedly used to wrap Jesus Christ's body came from India. Scientists cite two ways this could have happened.&nbsp;

Scientist traces Shroud of Turin back to India, piling on more confusion over the relic

The Shroud of Turin, the religious linen which is believed to have been wrapped around Jesus Christ's body, was faked by some clergymen, a study has revealed. In fact, people first came to know that it was fake in the 1300s, while followers and critics continue to debate it in the 21st century. Several scientific analyses have also shown that the Shroud is inauthentic. The study published in the Journal of Medieval History states that the famed Shroud of Turin was dismissed in the treatise written by the theologian Nicole Oresme. The authors wrote that French theologian Nicole Oresme asserted that this piece of cloth with a man's face on it was “a fraud" committed by some people, Popular Mechanics reported. Oresme was a great scholar of the 14th century, and his contributions to mathematics, astrology, and psychology have accorded him a high status as an ancient academician. He also ascended to the role of Bishop of Lisieux under Charles V of France.&nbsp;Study’s lead author, Dr Nicolas Sarzeaud of the Université Catholique of Louvain, said, "What has been uncovered is a significant dismissal of the Shroud." The treatise was written sometime between 1355 and 1382, with researchers pegging the time to the 1370s, although they are not fully sure. The finding means that it is now the earliest dismissal of the Shroud of Turin, knocking off the previous earliest rejection by Pierre d’Arcis, the Bishop of Troyes, in 1389. Sarzeaud said that Oresme’s writing stands out because he tries to offer "rational explanations for unexplained phenomena" and does not "interpret them as divine or demonic."Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com//science/was-the-body-of-jesus-christ-not-wrapped-in-shroud-of-turin-shocking-study-claims-772300">Was the body of Jesus Christ not wrapped in Shroud of Turin? Shocking study claims...</a>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nasa-discovery-points-to-the-exact-date-jesus-christ-was-likely-crucified-8979096">NASA discovery points to the exact date Jesus Christ was likely crucified</a><h2>Oresme on Shroud of Turin</h2>He added, "The philosopher even rated witnesses according to factors such as their reliability, and also cautioned against rumour." Oresme’s Shroud of Turin rejection is based on the argument that "simply because ‘good people’, including clergy, claim certain events to have happened does not make them true." The scholar declared in the treatise, "I do not need to believe anyone who claims: ‘Someone performed such miracle for me’, because many clergymen thus deceive others, in order to elicit offerings for their churches." Sarzeaud noted, "Oresme chose the claim of the Champenoise (Lirey) shrine to possess the Shroud as a striking example of lies fabricated by the clergy."Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/nasa-scientist-claims-star-of-bethlehem-was-real-1765284433403">NASA scientist claims Star of Bethlehem was real, and China has proof. However, it wasn't a star, but...</a><h2>Documented rejection of Shroud of Turin is a big deal</h2>The study authors say that this rejection assumes major significance because, in those times, the potential for superstitious devotion in such topics was restricted to satire. Now there are "concrete accusations of fraud against a clerical institution", something that was very rarely put on paper.&nbsp;More recently, radiocarbon dating showed that the Turin dated back to only the 13th or 14th century. Another study stated that a human face couldn't make such an impression on a piece of cloth.&nbsp;

The Shroud of Turin is fake, an esteemed scholar said this in the 14th century. The world is still debating its authenticity today, but apparently, it was outrightly dismissed nearly 600 years ago. The Shroud of Turin is a cloth in which Christ's body is said to have been wrapped. 

The Shroud of Turin, the religious linen which is believed to have been wrapped around Jesus Christ's body, was faked by some clergymen, a study has revealed. In fact, people first came to know that it was fake in the 1300s, while followers and critics continue to debate it in the 21st century. Several scientific analyses have also shown that the Shroud is inauthentic. The study published in the Journal of Medieval History states that the famed Shroud of Turin was dismissed in the treatise written by the theologian Nicole Oresme. The authors wrote that French theologian Nicole Oresme asserted that this piece of cloth with a man's face on it was “a fraud" committed by some people, Popular Mechanics reported. Oresme was a great scholar of the 14th century, and his contributions to mathematics, astrology, and psychology have accorded him a high status as an ancient academician. He also ascended to the role of Bishop of Lisieux under Charles V of France. Study’s lead author, Dr Nicolas Sarzeaud of the Université Catholique of Louvain, said, "What has been uncovered is a significant dismissal of the Shroud." The treatise was written sometime between 1355 and 1382, with researchers pegging the time to the 1370s, although they are not fully sure. The finding means that it is now the earliest dismissal of the Shroud of Turin, knocking off the previous earliest rejection by Pierre d’Arcis, the Bishop of Troyes, in 1389. Sarzeaud said that Oresme’s writing stands out because he tries to offer "rational explanations for unexplained phenomena" and does not "interpret them as divine or demonic." Also Read: Was the body of Jesus Christ not wrapped in Shroud of Turin? Shocking study claims... Also Read: NASA discovery points to the exact date Jesus Christ was likely crucified Oresme on Shroud of Turin He added, "The philosopher even rated witnesses according to factors such as their reliability, and also cautioned against rumour." Oresme’s Shroud of Turin rejection is based on the argument that "simply because ‘good people’, including clergy, claim certain events to have happened does not make them true." The scholar declared in the treatise, "I do not need to believe anyone who claims: ‘Someone performed such miracle for me’, because many clergymen thus deceive others, in order to elicit offerings for their churches." Sarzeaud noted, "Oresme chose the claim of the Champenoise (Lirey) shrine to possess the Shroud as a striking example of lies fabricated by the clergy." Also Read: NASA scientist claims Star of Bethlehem was real, and China has proof. However, it wasn't a star, but... Documented rejection of Shroud of Turin is a big deal The study authors say that this rejection assumes major significance because, in those times, the potential for superstitious devotion in such topics was restricted to satire. Now there are "concrete accusations of fraud against a clerical institution", something that was very rarely put on paper. More recently, radiocarbon dating showed that the Turin dated back to only the 13th or 14th century. Another study stated that a human face couldn't make such an impression on a piece of cloth.

The Shroud of Turin is fake, an esteemed scholar said this in the 14th century. The world is still debating its authenticity today, but apparently, it was outrightly dismissed nearly 600 years ago. The Shroud of Turin is a cloth in which Christ's body is said to have been wrapped.&nbsp;

600 years ago, a scholar proved that someone faked the Shroud of Turin. 'I do not need to believe...'

In a new shocking study, researchers have discovered that the centuries-old linen cloth "Shroud of Turin" may not have been used to wrap the dead body of Jesus Christ after the crucifixion.

“I think the possibility of this having happened is very remote,” said Cicero Moraes, who is a Brazilian graphics expert.&nbsp;

Moraes created the shroud's virtual simulation and placed it over the image of a body to check whether the impressions present on the fabric were matching.

The shroud is believed to have been traced from the mid-14th century, because of which some of the people have dismissed the cloth as a medieval forgery.

“On one side are those who think it is an authentic shroud of Jesus Christ, on the other, those who think it is a forgery. But I am inclined towards another approach: that it is, in fact, a work of Christian art, which managed to convey its intended message very successfully," Moraes said.&nbsp;

<h2>Researcher creates virtual simulation of shroud&nbsp;</h2>

A virtual simulation was created by Moraes in which the shroud's recreation was placed over a body.

Once it was laid, the fabric showed “a distorted and significantly more robust image” than that present on the shroud because of the change from 3D to 2D.

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“When you wrap a 3D object with a fabric, and that object leaves a pattern like blood stains, these stains generate a more robust and more deformed structure in relation to the source,” wrote Moraes.

“So, roughly speaking, what we see as a result of printing stains from a human body would be a more swollen and distorted version of it, not an image that looks like a photocopy. A bas-relief, however, wouldn’t cause the image to deform, resulting in a figure that resembles a photocopy of the body," he added.

Moraes said that the printing stains from a human body are likely to be more swollen and added that the impression created by a 3D body on the shroud should have a striking difference.

Moraes said that even the findings like scalp and toes spread outwardly did not match up.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, the expert also did not find the imprinting of the torso, groin, and neck area on the cloth.

“It seems to me more like a non-verbal iconographic work that has very successfully served the purpose of the religious message contained within,” Moraes said.

For centuries, many people have questioned the legitimacy of the Shroud of Turin.

In 1390, the Vatican also expressed doubt over its status when Pope Clement VII announced that the cloth was not used to wrap the body of Jesus and instead, it appeared like “a painting or panel made to represent or imitate the shroud”.

(With inputs from agencies)

In a new shocking study, researchers have discovered that the centuries-old linen cloth "Shroud of Turin" may not have been used to wrap the dead body of Jesus Christ after the crucifixion.

In a new shocking study, researchers have discovered that the centuries-old linen cloth "Shroud of Turin" may not have been used to wrap the dead body of Jesus Christ after the crucifixion. “I think the possibility of this having happened is very remote,” said Cicero Moraes, who is a Brazilian graphics expert. Moraes created the shroud's virtual simulation and placed it over the image of a body to check whether the impressions present on the fabric were matching. The shroud is believed to have been traced from the mid-14th century, because of which some of the people have dismissed the cloth as a medieval forgery. “On one side are those who think it is an authentic shroud of Jesus Christ, on the other, those who think it is a forgery. But I am inclined towards another approach: that it is, in fact, a work of Christian art, which managed to convey its intended message very successfully," Moraes said. Researcher creates virtual simulation of shroud A virtual simulation was created by Moraes in which the shroud's recreation was placed over a body. Once it was laid, the fabric showed “a distorted and significantly more robust image” than that present on the shroud because of the change from 3D to 2D. Also Read: THIS is the face of 'vampire' Zosia buried with a sickle nearly 400 years ago “When you wrap a 3D object with a fabric, and that object leaves a pattern like blood stains, these stains generate a more robust and more deformed structure in relation to the source,” wrote Moraes. “So, roughly speaking, what we see as a result of printing stains from a human body would be a more swollen and distorted version of it, not an image that looks like a photocopy. A bas-relief, however, wouldn’t cause the image to deform, resulting in a figure that resembles a photocopy of the body," he added. Moraes said that the printing stains from a human body are likely to be more swollen and added that the impression created by a 3D body on the shroud should have a striking difference. Moraes said that even the findings like scalp and toes spread outwardly did not match up. Meanwhile, the expert also did not find the imprinting of the torso, groin, and neck area on the cloth. “It seems to me more like a non-verbal iconographic work that has very successfully served the purpose of the religious message contained within,” Moraes said. For centuries, many people have questioned the legitimacy of the Shroud of Turin. In 1390, the Vatican also expressed doubt over its status when Pope Clement VII announced that the cloth was not used to wrap the body of Jesus and instead, it appeared like “a painting or panel made to represent or imitate the shroud”. (With inputs from agencies)

Was the body of Jesus Christ not wrapped in Shroud of Turin? Shocking study claims...

The shroud that Jesus was buried in, also known as the Shroud of Turin, has generated curiosity for centuries. It was first publicly displayed in the 1350s, and, at the time, was termed the actual shroud in which Jesus's body was wrapped after he was crucified. However, new research done in the 1980s showed that it is not true since the cloth dates to the Middle Ages. Notably, Christ died hundreds of years before this time period.

However, new dating conducted by Italian researchers shows that the shroud was made during the time of Jesus Christ, lending credence to the belief that this is the actual cloth the Lord was wrapped in. The researchers&nbsp;used a new technique involving X-rays to determine the time the cloth was manufactured.

A faint bloodstained pattern of a bearded man with folded arms in the front and back can be seen on the shroud. Many believe that these are imprints of Jesus's body. The shroud has been in the royal chapel of the cathedral of San Giovanni Battista in Turin, Italy, since 1578. The brownish markings on it appear to be of a man about 5ft 7 to 6ft tall.&nbsp;

According to the Bible, Jesus's body was wrapped in a linen shroud by Joseph of Arimathea who then placed it inside the tomb.

<h2>Controversy around Shroud of Turin</h2>

The linen shroud has been a topic of discussion among historians, church leaders, Catholics and others ever since it was first revealed to the world. It was proclaimed as the Holy Shroud after French knight Geoffroi de Charny gave it to the dean of the church in Lirey, France.

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It also features marks of the various injuries Jesus suffered before and during the crucifixion. All these wounds have been mentioned in the Bible. He was made to wear a thorn crown which caused injuries on his head. He also suffered lacerations after he was whipped by the Romans, as per the Bible. Christ also carried a huge cross weighing 300 pounds on his shoulders.

In 1988, some international researchers analysed the shroud using carbon dating and concluded that it was likely manufactured between 1260 and 1390 AD. Several people say that the shroud is fake.

Italian researchers used wide-angle X-ray scattering (WAXS) to measure the natural ageing of flax cellulose. They took into consideration temperature and humidity to determine how much they affected cellulose. They also figured that it was likely kept at 72.5 degrees Fahrenheit and a relative humidity of around 55 per cent before reaching Europe.

The shroud was compared to other linens found in Israel dating back to the first century. It was also compared to linens manufactured between 1260 and 1390 AD, and none of them matched.&nbsp;

The shroud that Jesus was buried in, also known as the Shroud of Turin, has generated curiosity for centuries. It was first publicly displayed in the 1350s, and, at the time, was termed the actual shroud in which Jesus's body was wrapped after he was crucified.

The shroud that Jesus was buried in, also known as the Shroud of Turin, has generated curiosity for centuries. It was first publicly displayed in the 1350s, and, at the time, was termed the actual shroud in which Jesus's body was wrapped after he was crucified. However, new research done in the 1980s showed that it is not true since the cloth dates to the Middle Ages. Notably, Christ died hundreds of years before this time period. However, new dating conducted by Italian researchers shows that the shroud was made during the time of Jesus Christ, lending credence to the belief that this is the actual cloth the Lord was wrapped in. The researchers used a new technique involving X-rays to determine the time the cloth was manufactured. A faint bloodstained pattern of a bearded man with folded arms in the front and back can be seen on the shroud. Many believe that these are imprints of Jesus's body. The shroud has been in the royal chapel of the cathedral of San Giovanni Battista in Turin, Italy, since 1578. The brownish markings on it appear to be of a man about 5ft 7 to 6ft tall. According to the Bible, Jesus's body was wrapped in a linen shroud by Joseph of Arimathea who then placed it inside the tomb. Controversy around Shroud of Turin The linen shroud has been a topic of discussion among historians, church leaders, Catholics and others ever since it was first revealed to the world. It was proclaimed as the Holy Shroud after French knight Geoffroi de Charny gave it to the dean of the church in Lirey, France. Also Read: Chinese woman weighing 50kg undergoes fat loss surgery, faces horrific consequence It also features marks of the various injuries Jesus suffered before and during the crucifixion. All these wounds have been mentioned in the Bible. He was made to wear a thorn crown which caused injuries on his head. He also suffered lacerations after he was whipped by the Romans, as per the Bible. Christ also carried a huge cross weighing 300 pounds on his shoulders. In 1988, some international researchers analysed the shroud using carbon dating and concluded that it was likely manufactured between 1260 and 1390 AD. Several people say that the shroud is fake. Italian researchers used wide-angle X-ray scattering (WAXS) to measure the natural ageing of flax cellulose. They took into consideration temperature and humidity to determine how much they affected cellulose. They also figured that it was likely kept at 72.5 degrees Fahrenheit and a relative humidity of around 55 per cent before reaching Europe. The shroud was compared to other linens found in Israel dating back to the first century. It was also compared to linens manufactured between 1260 and 1390 AD, and none of them matched.

Researchers analyse cloth ‘Jesus was buried in’, make startling revelation

In an innovative use of artificial intelligence, the famous Shroud of Turin was made a starting point for producing an image which appears to match the marks on the controversial cloth.

The latest AI image of Jesus Christ was created by Midjourney software, as per the Daily Star, which said that the image was commissioned by them to mark the 90th anniversary of the first time the famous Shroud of Turin was placed on public display.

In the idealised image, a man is seen with long hair and a beard. Sharing the photo, author Lee Strobel wrote on X, “According to Artificial Intelligence, this is what Jesus looked like if the Shroud of Turin is authentic.”&nbsp;

As per the New York Post, the software was used even before. "Everyone I’ve shared my work with can’t believe how real the pictures really look,” said Duncan Thomsen, adding that AI software Midjourney was used by him through the Discord app.

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The history of the famed shroud is long and disputed, as some said that this was the burial cloth of Jesus Christ. With interesting things connected to the Shroud of Turin, the new AI image of Jesus Christ bas sparked controversy, as reported by CBN.

<h2>Question over image's accuracy&nbsp;</h2>

Speaking to CBN News, author Clinton S. Thomas said, "The AI, depending on its access, was likely to reference several popular images of Jesus in addition to the Shroud before making a picture. The Shroud gives no specific indication of eye colour, skin colour, hair colour, or clothing - this image includes all which indicates it is pulling from various images.”&nbsp;

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"Interesting. There's no confirmed historical record of Jesus having long hair though. The long hair descriptions stem from early depictions of him from paintings of people in that time. In addition to His depiction, the description of Him in the book of Revelation is a description of Jesus resurrected, not living,” said filmmaker Christian Newlands, as reported by CBN News.&nbsp;

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“No matter how accurate AI may like to be, it can't be that accurate if the information that gets processed are only depictions,” he stated.

The burial cloth has an interesting history with some saying that the shroud was owned by the Byzantine emperors. However, it vanished during the Sack of Constantinople in 1204. &nbsp;As per the historians, a relic was possessed by the Order of Knights Templar which showed the image of a bearded man on linen or cotton.

The shroud’s ownership was passed to the House of Savoy in 1453. The shroud was damaged in a fire in a chapel of Chambéry, which is the capital of Savoy, in 1532 and it was repaired with patches by nuns from the Order of Saint Clare.&nbsp;

The Duke of Savoy in 1578 shifted the shroud from Chambéry to Turin in northern Italy and since then, it has remained there. It remains in the Chapel of the Holy Shroud at Turin Cathedral.

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In an innovative use of artificial intelligence, the famous Shroud of Turin was made a starting point for producing an image which appears to match the marks on the controversial cloth.

In an innovative use of artificial intelligence, the famous Shroud of Turin was made a starting point for producing an image which appears to match the marks on the controversial cloth. The latest AI image of Jesus Christ was created by Midjourney software, as per the Daily Star, which said that the image was commissioned by them to mark the 90th anniversary of the first time the famous Shroud of Turin was placed on public display. In the idealised image, a man is seen with long hair and a beard. Sharing the photo, author Lee Strobel wrote on X, “According to Artificial Intelligence, this is what Jesus looked like if the Shroud of Turin is authentic.” As per the New York Post, the software was used even before. "Everyone I’ve shared my work with can’t believe how real the pictures really look,” said Duncan Thomsen, adding that AI software Midjourney was used by him through the Discord app. ALSO READ | Meta admits its new AI chatbot is trained on posts by users on Facebook and Instagram The history of the famed shroud is long and disputed, as some said that this was the burial cloth of Jesus Christ. With interesting things connected to the Shroud of Turin, the new AI image of Jesus Christ bas sparked controversy, as reported by CBN. Question over image's accuracy Speaking to CBN News, author Clinton S. Thomas said, "The AI, depending on its access, was likely to reference several popular images of Jesus in addition to the Shroud before making a picture. The Shroud gives no specific indication of eye colour, skin colour, hair colour, or clothing - this image includes all which indicates it is pulling from various images.” According to Artificial Intelligence, this is what Jesus looked like if the Shroud of Turin is authentic. pic.twitter.com/CQaxwfv3Qn — Lee Strobel (@LeeStrobel) September 27, 2023 × "Interesting. There's no confirmed historical record of Jesus having long hair though. The long hair descriptions stem from early depictions of him from paintings of people in that time. In addition to His depiction, the description of Him in the book of Revelation is a description of Jesus resurrected, not living,” said filmmaker Christian Newlands, as reported by CBN News. WATCH | AI mapping brain activity and response to create perfumes “No matter how accurate AI may like to be, it can't be that accurate if the information that gets processed are only depictions,” he stated. The burial cloth has an interesting history with some saying that the shroud was owned by the Byzantine emperors. However, it vanished during the Sack of Constantinople in 1204. As per the historians, a relic was possessed by the Order of Knights Templar which showed the image of a bearded man on linen or cotton. The shroud’s ownership was passed to the House of Savoy in 1453. The shroud was damaged in a fire in a chapel of Chambéry, which is the capital of Savoy, in 1532 and it was repaired with patches by nuns from the Order of Saint Clare. The Duke of Savoy in 1578 shifted the shroud from Chambéry to Turin in northern Italy and since then, it has remained there. It remains in the Chapel of the Holy Shroud at Turin Cathedral. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

AI uses Shroud of Turin to imagine what Jesus ‘actually’ looked like

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