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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,...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Nickell, Joe (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Lexington : University Press of Kentucky, ©2007.
Subjects:
Jesus Christ > Relics.
Jésus-Christ > Reliques.
Jesus Christ.
Relics.
Religious articles.
Reliques.
Objets religieux.
relics.
religious objects.
RELIGION > Christian Theology > Christology.
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction : the life of Jesus
  • The cult of relics
  • Christian relics
  • The Holy Grail
  • Self-portraits of Jesus
  • The true Cross
  • Other crucifixion relics
  • Holy shrouds
  • The Shroud of Turin
  • 'Photograph' of Christ
  • The Sudarium of Oviedo
  • Blood of Jesus
  • The James ossuary.

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