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# Historical depth & context Comprehensive relic insights Science meets spirituality Relics: What They Are and Why They Matter

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> 📖 Dive into the timeless mystery of relics before everyone else does!

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## Key Features

- • **Expert Authorship:** Written by Joan Carroll Cruz, a trusted authority with decades of respected research.
- • **Unlock Sacred History:** Explore the profound significance of relics often overlooked by modern institutions.
- • **Highly Rated & Trusted:** Join thousands of readers who gave this book a stellar 4.8-star rating.
- • **Iconic Relics Explored:** From the Shroud of Turin to Eucharistic miracles, dive into the most revered Church treasures.
- • **Bridging Faith & Science:** Discover how cutting-edge physics and carbon dating intersect with ancient artifacts.

## Overview

Relics: What They Are and Why They Matter by Joan Carroll Cruz is a highly acclaimed book that offers an authoritative introduction to the significance of sacred relics in Church history. Combining historical context, scientific discoveries, and theological insights, it reveals the fascinating stories behind iconic relics like the Shroud of Turin. With a 4.8-star rating from nearly 100 readers, this book is a must-have for anyone intrigued by the intersection of faith, history, and science.

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Review: An excellent introduction to relics - An excellent introduction to relics. It is sad that today's Church puts so little emphasis and importance to these sacred reminders of our past. Too many clergy today look on relics as morbid and try to sweep them under the rug. I own a number of books by Ms. Cruz and find them to be valuable references.
Review: Precious relics - Joan Carroll Cruz has kept a good perpective on the relics belonging to the Church. The most important of course, is the buriel cloth of Christ-The Shroud of Turin. Since her printing of this book very relative information has come out regarding the French weave the nuns used in actually blending new yarn into the fabric of this cloth and this portion is what was tested in the 1980's carbon dating which placed the Shroud to be of the Middle-Ages. Also, there is stunning new visuals that were evidenced through modern technology and even leading to substantiation of Quantum Physics 'Event Horizon' a point of zero gravity. Particle Physicist beleive the Shroud relic will prove Science. The cloths holographic image reveals an amulet of metal across Christ's neck area displaying the Hebrew letters Alef Beta Alef which reads ABBA or FATHER. Further information can be obtained from the dvd Fabric of Time produced by Grizzly Adams productions. Back to this book, Cruz covers the Loretto house which was supposedly built by John the beloved for Mother Mary, BVM's vielo, and fascinating Eucharistic Miracles like Lanciano. Joan Carol Cruz delves into the most intriguing and important relics belonging to the Church.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #259,204 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #580 in Christian Saints #1,375 in Christian Church History (Books) #5,003 in Christian Theology (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (99) |
| Dimensions  | 5.5 x 1 x 8.5 inches |
| ISBN-10  | 0895558599 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0895558596 |
| Item Weight  | 1.2 pounds |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 476 pages |
| Publication date  | August 31, 2015 |
| Publisher  | TAN Books |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An excellent introduction to relics
*by W***E on October 12, 2017*

An excellent introduction to relics. It is sad that today's Church puts so little emphasis and importance to these sacred reminders of our past. Too many clergy today look on relics as morbid and try to sweep them under the rug. I own a number of books by Ms. Cruz and find them to be valuable references.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Precious relics
*by P***E on October 20, 2009*

Joan Carroll Cruz has kept a good perpective on the relics belonging to the Church. The most important of course, is the buriel cloth of Christ-The Shroud of Turin. Since her printing of this book very relative information has come out regarding the French weave the nuns used in actually blending new yarn into the fabric of this cloth and this portion is what was tested in the 1980's carbon dating which placed the Shroud to be of the Middle-Ages. Also, there is stunning new visuals that were evidenced through modern technology and even leading to substantiation of Quantum Physics 'Event Horizon' a point of zero gravity. Particle Physicist beleive the Shroud relic will prove Science. The cloths holographic image reveals an amulet of metal across Christ's neck area displaying the Hebrew letters Alef Beta Alef which reads ABBA or FATHER. Further information can be obtained from the dvd Fabric of Time produced by Grizzly Adams productions. Back to this book, Cruz covers the Loretto house which was supposedly built by John the beloved for Mother Mary, BVM's vielo, and fascinating Eucharistic Miracles like Lanciano. Joan Carol Cruz delves into the most intriguing and important relics belonging to the Church.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ RELICS
*by T***L on June 27, 2006*

Joan Cruz once again does an excellent job in her book RELICS. She is able to catagorize the relics in such a way that one can go through the chapters in the order they occur; or go to whatever one is interested in, and read them randomly,without getting lost. Her research continues to be thorough, and well documented. All i can add is that it would be nice to have an update on some of the relics in their current conditions and locations.

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