The Shroud CodexJerome R Corsi, PH.D.
Threshold Editions, April 2010
ISBN: 978-1439190418
In The Shroud Codex, New York Times bestselling author Jerome Corsi, Ph.D. has woven an incredible tale of science and faith. The ideas presented will certainly keep the faith and reason debate going for some time and will provide new ammunition for many. Although The Shroud Codex is a fictional novel, Corsi has done considerable and impressive research on the Shroud, presenting a convincing case for belief in its authenticity.
Fr. Paul Bartholomew, pastor of a New York City parish, dies after a massive car crash. He has an after death experience in which God sends him back to earth with 30 days to prove that the Shroud of Turin is no forgery. Fr. Bartholomew then begins to manifest the sign of stigmata in his wrists. Soon he also suffers the wounds of Christ scourged at the pillar and those inflicted by the crown of thorns. As the media catches hold of the story, more and more people become interested in his resemblance to the man on the Shroud as well as the authenticity of the Shroud itself. Is this ancient remnant that bears such a vividly detailed pictorial representation truly the burial cloth that wrapped Christ after he was taken down from the cross? Or is it the biggest fraud ever perpetrated on the Christian community? The Vatican employs a psychiatrist and scientist to investigate and ultimately debunk the bizarre connection. As the two men begin to investigate the famous artifact itself, each is finally forced to face mysteries that cannot be explained by sheer reason alone.
The Shroud Codex is a compelling and intriguing mystery, which mesmerizes the reader from the very first page. It is a book that is hard to put down, as the reader is driven to learn the truth about the Shroud and the impact that it has on the lives of the characters. The pace was brisk, and the themes were thought-provoking. The author's knowledge, interest and love for the Shroud were evident in the story. The result is a book that is entertaining and educational.
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