Turin Shroud: in Whose Image? The Truth Behind the Centuries-Long Conspiracy of Silence - 1st US Edition/1st Printing

New York: Harpercollinspublishers. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1994. First US Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 006017224x . A first Printing of the First American Edition that has bumped corners in otherwise Fine condition in a mildly edgeworn alike dust-jacket; The Turin Shroud is an ancient linen cloth that is purported to be the burial cloth of Jesus Christ. For centuries, it has captivated and confounded the world with its enigmatic images. In this riveting book, British authors Lynn Picknett and Clive Prince take readers on a thrilling journey through the history of the Shroud, exploring the many theories and controversies surrounding its origins and authenticity.From the earliest references to the Shroud in the Bible to the mysterious circumstances of its discovery in Turin in 1353, Picknett and Prince reveal the hidden secrets of this enigmatic artifact. They explore the theories that the Shroud is a forgery, a relic of ancient paganism, or the actual burial cloth of Jesus Christ. In the end, they come to a startling conclusion: the true answer to the centuries-long mystery of the Turin Shroud may never be known. But whatever the truth, this gripping book is sure to leave readers breathless with excitement.; 8vo; 212 pages .