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September 10, 2025International Journal of ArchaeologyOpen Access

An Exquisitely Fine Paint Brush for the Turin Shroud’s Body Image

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JPJames C. Porter

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This analysis reveals the role of rubidium 87 in yellowing and decay in the Shroud's fiber structure, suggesting insights into its body image origins.

Key Points

  • Rubidium 87 decay may explain yellowing in the Turin Shroud's body image, suggesting a nuclear process at work.
  • Significant concentrations of rubidium 87 are found in the primary cell walls of linen fibers, impacting their appearance.
  • Evidence supports that electron irradiation could uniformly cause fiber yellowing, impacting ultraviolet fluorescence.
  • Theoretical findings suggest that rubidium decay creates a world where the Shroud's image could originate.

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James C. Porter (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c1b36054b1d3bfb60ea782https://doi.org/10.11648/j.ija.20251302.11
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