Shroud of Turin History Book

Shroud of Turin History Book

The Shroud of Turin Minibook is a 20-page printed Catholic minibook that explains the history, journey, and Gospel context of the burial cloth associated with Jesus. Published by Journeys of Faith and written by Bob and Penny Lord, it offers a concise, image-rich reference for personal study, parish use, and gift giving.

• 20 printed pages in an easy-to-read minibook format
• Written by Catholic authors Bob and Penny Lord
• Includes multiple images related to the Shroud and its public exposition
• Summarizes key Scripture references from Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John
• Useful for prayer groups, RCIA, Catholic study, and devotional reading

Family, one of the most fascinating gifts the Lord has given us is His own burial cloth. How His image was projected onto that cloth, and how it has survived these 2000 years is nothing short of miraculous. We have always had a great love for and devotion to this gift of Our Lord. Let us share with you the history and the journey of the Shroud.

“Taking the Body, Joseph wrapped it in fresh linen…” Matthew 27:59 “Then, having brought a linen Shroud, Joseph took Him down, wrapped Him in the linen, and laid Him in a tomb which had been cut out of rock.” Mark 15:46 “He took it down (the Body of Jesus), wrapped it in fine linen, Image: The Shrine of the Shroud of Turin - Turin Italy This minibook contains many images Image: The Shroud of Turin on public exposition and laid it in a tomb hewn out of the rock, in which no one had yet been buried.” Luke 23:53. “He (Peter) stooped down, but could see nothing but the linen cloth.” Luke 24:12 “He (John) did not enter but bent down to peer in and saw the linen wrappings lying there.” John 20:5

The Shroud, or linen cloth, is mentioned in each of the Evangelists’ accounts of the death and burial of Jesus. Compared to longer academic studies, this printed minibook gives readers a focused overview that is easier to reference during Bible study, Lent, Holy Week reflection, or conversations about Eucharistic miracles and Christian relics. What happened to the Shroud next? Part of that documented history is presented in this minibook.