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Relics of the Christ
Joe Nickell
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Description for Relics of the Christ
hardcover. To research the authenticity of numerous Christian relics, this work uses such techniques as radiocarbon dating, polarized-light microscopy, and forensic serology. It examines such significant relics as the Shroud of Turin, the multiple heads of John the Baptist, and the "incorruptible" corpses of saints. Num Pages: 230 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HRCC2; HRCM; JFCA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 157 x 231 x 22. Weight in Grams: 518.
The Holy Grail, the Lance of Longinus, and the True Cross are some of the most revered artifacts in the world today. These Christian relics are also a source of limitless controversy. They have incited bloodshed and, some say, are a source of miracles. They inspire fear and hope among the faithful, and yet are a perennial target for skeptics, both Christian and secular. To research the authenticity of numerous Christian relics, Joe Nickell employs a scientific approach, using such techniques as radiocarbon dating, polarized-light microscopy, and forensic serology. Examined here are such significant relics as the Shroud of Turin, ... Read more
The Holy Grail, the Lance of Longinus, and the True Cross are some of the most revered artifacts in the world today. These Christian relics are also a source of limitless controversy. They have incited bloodshed and, some say, are a source of miracles. They inspire fear and hope among the faithful, and yet are a perennial target for skeptics, both Christian and secular. To research the authenticity of numerous Christian relics, Joe Nickell employs a scientific approach, using such techniques as radiocarbon dating, polarized-light microscopy, and forensic serology. Examined here are such significant relics as the Shroud of Turin, ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
University Press of Kentucky United States
Number of pages
230
Condition
New
Number of Pages
232
Place of Publication
Lexington, United States
ISBN
9780813124254
SKU
V9780813124254
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About Joe Nickell
Joe Nickell, Senior Research Fellow of the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry (CSI), is the author of more than twenty investigative books, including Secrets of the Sideshows and Real-Life X-Files: Investigating the Paranormal.
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