[Adder]

But previous to your quote is this: Figure 3 shows another magnified section of figure 1 demonstrating that every thread in the weave of the Shroud is continuous through the seam and matches its corresponding side strip thread in position, thickness, and intensity. Viewed at low angles the continuity of the chevrons of the herringbone weave pattern through the seam are also clearly evident. In other radiographs fault patterns in the weave can also be seen to go continuously through the seam. This continuity can be seen for the entire length of the seam, except for the very ends where the situation can not be cleanly resolved. (Figure 3: Magnified section of figure 1 showing that every thread in the weave of the Shroud is continuous through the seam and matches its corresponding side strip thread in position, thickness, and intensity. Viewed at low angles the continuity of the chevrons of the herringbone weave pattern through the seam are also clearly seen.) Of our three original possibilities, situation 1 is clearly rejected and situation 2 also seems highly unlikely in view of the detailed thread matching that would be required and the absence of any evidence of any frayed thread ends along either side of the seam image. Therefore we conclude that the side strip is actually continuous with the rest of the Shroud. The seam image in figure 3 also seems to show some sinusoidal pattern in the seam. However, the resolution is not good enough to determine whether this is a stitch forming the tube or represents an enclosed twisted cord in this seam as has been suggested by some authors." Like I said...interesting. But you have studied this much more than I have so I will defer to you. I DO wish the Church would simply permit the final resolution of this issue in a timely manner.

[shroudie]

There is often confusion between the whole side strip and the proposed patch zone. What Adler was saying was that the side strip was part of the cloth.

I wish that the custodial authorities in Turin would allow testing. There are, from the the 2002 restoration (another subject), scrapings that could be cleaned and used for C14 testing. Regrettably, the work was done in secrecy and therefore there are serious chain-of-custody issues.

I think we are going to be in limbo for a long time. This leaves enough room for doubts and faith; and maybe that's a good thing.

Dan

[Blzbba]

"I DO wish the Church would simply permit the final resolution of this issue in a timely manner."


I'm reminded of the movie line "You can't handle the truth!"