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SHROUD SCIENCE GROUP INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE |
Revisiting the Right Eye Image: What Is It? by Dr. Alan and Mary Whanger (). Friday, August 15, 3:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m. One of the most controversial ongoing issues in Shroud research has been what the object (if any) is over the anatomical right eye of the Man of the Shroud. If it is a coin, as many have contended, many questions and objections arise: how can it be identified; what is the nature of the formation process; why would a coin be placed over the eyes of a dead Jew; when was it first noticed; what scientific studies have been done; if it is an image of an identifiable coin, what are the implications for better understanding the nature and the mystery of the Shroud?
Filas undertook extensive work and consultations to deal with the numerous criticisms and complaints about his work. On observing the overlay of the Filas lituus lepton coin and the Shroud image, Dr. Alan Adler noted that the image is characteristic of what would be expected from corona or electrostatic discharge from the coin. Some of the additional research studies are little known and this evidence will be presented. We feel that there is an identifiable Pontius Pilate lepton coin of the “Julia” type over the anatomic left eye, but it is much less clear and we will not discuss it. We will also present the historical use of coins over the eyes, and show early artistic iconic representations of the coin outlines even if their nature was not known. We wish for the attendees to have an opportunity to view the evidence for themselves. |
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