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Thanks. I’m also reminded of the book, “HEAVEN IS FOR REAL”. In which a little boy in Iowa(?) died, spent time in Heaven, and returned, telling of meeting a stillborn older sister, and a Grampa whom he’d never met. He also told of being held on Jesus’ lap and trying to describe how handsome He is. Then, later on, he discovered a portrait of Jesus done by a young girl prodigy who had also had an out of body trip to Heaven. Upon discovering the portrait the boy exclaimed, “That’s him, Dad! That’s exactly how Jesus looks!” I have seen that portrait, and it looks NOTHING like the image on the shroud. I have no problem with that, allowing for the trauma Jesus experienced, pre and during the crucifixion. The gospels say his visage was marred more than any man. And tradition says He was beat up and traumatized to the point of not even appearing human.
Just expressing an opinion.