[NYer]

Well, that's quite a stretch. I'd like to believe that, but isn't it possible, nay likely, that a given shroud from a given time period was used to bury someone other than Jesus?

As far as anyone knows, Jesus was the only victim of crucifixion that wore a crown of thorns and had his side pierced. These wounds are clearly visible on the shroud.

Check the links provided.

[mtbopfuyn]

As far as anyone knows, Jesus was the only victim of crucifixion that wore a crown of thorns and had his side pierced

"As far as anyone knows..." Ah, but there's the rub. Just a couple weeks ago there was a discussion here about a rabbi stating he had proof Jesus was thrown from a building to his death and I was chastised for even questioning the rabbi statements. Everyone claims they have proof but never have DNA or the full documentation to back up that proof. It would be interesting to take DNA samples of the supposed decendents of Jesus in England and France and compare the results to the head wrap and shroud. And about that head wrap, the shroud doesn't show the wrap.