SCIENTIFIC FACTS
What The Shroud Of Turin Research Project
Learned About The Shroud Of Turin
"For over forty years now, I have seen otherwise "educated" prople virtually twist themselves into mental pretzels to avoid the logical conclusions that are presented when all of the facts concerning the Shroud are known. At times the self-deception is unbelievable. So let us first review the FACTS as they are known."
- Dr. Kenneth E. Stevenson
Original participating member of the
Shroud Of Turin Research Project (STURP)
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1.) The image is superficial |
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2.) The image is photographically negative |
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3.) The image is encoded with 3-Dimensional information |
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4.) The image is composed of degraded / dehydrated cellulous fibers |
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5.) The image is non-directional |
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6.) The image is extremely detailed to a degree which permitted scientists to perform a virtual autopsy |
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7.) The image is thermally stable |
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8.) The image is chemically stable |
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9.) The image is water stable |
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10.) The image is infrared positive |
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11.) The image is sepia toned |
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12.) The blood found on The Shroud Of Turin was physically on that burial garment |
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13.) The blood is human blood |
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14.) A color spectrum silimar to that of a scorch is evident |
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15.) Even with the technology of the 21st century, the image has never - NEVER - been successfully duplicated |
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16.) The image on the Shroud Of Turin contains ABSOLUTELY NO PIGMENTS, POWDERS, OR DYES |
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17.) The image on The Shroud Of Turin is scripturally accurate and is in complete accordance |
The Shroud Of Turin Research Project (STURP)
Comparison of Image-Formation Theories
With Actual Image Characteristics
The biggest question surrounding the clear and extremely detailed image on The Shroud Of Turin is "How was the image created?"
Using a full suite of cutting-edge technologies (including visible and ultraviolet spectroscopy, X-ray radiography, thermography, X-ray fluorescence, chemical analysis, infrared spectroscopy and scientific photography), the STURP team of top-flight scientists and engineers was able to compare several image-formation theories with the actual characteristics and properties of the image.
THEY CONCLUSIVELY DETERMINED THE IMAGE WAS NOT CREATED BY PAINTING, DYES, VAPORS, OR OTHER MAN-MADE MECHANISMS. The scientists' findings are already well-established, tested, and peer-reviewed.
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| * Paint, Dye or Powder |
* Direct Contact | * Vapor | * Direct Contact and Vapor |
* Unknown Energy Source |
German-Pellicori Direct Contact + Unknown Variable |
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CHARACTERISTICS |
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| Superficial | No | No | No | No | Yes | Possible |
| Detailed | No | No | No | Possible | Possible | No |
| Thermally Stable | No | Possible | No | Possible | Yes | Yes |
| Pigment | No | Possible | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 3-D | No | No | No | No | Yes | Possible** |
| Negative | Yes | Possible | Possible | Possible | Yes | Yes |
| Directionless | Possible | Possible | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemically Stable | Possible | Possible | No | No | Yes | Possible |
| Water Stable | Possible | Possible | No | No | Yes | Yes |
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| Fluorescence | - | - | - | - | No | No |