[maine-iac7]

BTW, is there any particular reason this image has to be that of Jesus, instead of some other person crucified under Roman authority?

Actually, yes.

Usually, a 'criminal' was either scourged and set free or, if he were to be crucified, the scourging was skipped and off to the stake he went...without a crown of thorns! the Crown of thorns was used ONLY on Jesus, as a mockery for His claiming to be a King .

Another point here - the man of the Shroud was crucified -

I believe the practice of Crucifixion in the area ended not long after the destruction of the temple in 70AD

[grey_whiskers]

Well, the skeptics are gonna *hate* that.

Most of their vehemence has to do with protecting their atheism and materialism.

Now they'll have to redouble their efforts.

Cheers!