The image of Jesus with long flowing hair came from the 6th century AD (Image: Getty) ‌ Ellis’ findings are revealed in his book Jesus, King of Edessa. The author, 59, ...

Jesus declined, but a letter supposedly from Jesus was sent - and an image was either painted or 'God-made'. Some have argued that the image venerated as the Image of Edessa was in fact the Turin ...

Jesus is one of the most depicted figures in western history and may have first appeared on an iron coin Credit: Getty Images. Until now, the 24mm-wide coin was believed to show the face of King ...

In a key version of the story, Jesus either posed for a portrait, or pressed a cloth to his face, thus creating a miraculous image that would become known as the Portrait of Edessa, or simply the ...

This ancient coin could be the first and only images of Jesus Christ, according to a new book. The tiny bronze coin, dating from the 1st-century AD, has what author Ralph Ellis says is the only ...

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Photos: PERSEPHONE PALMER STEPS OUT Begins Tonight At Theater For The New City. Cabaret. Review: ... "Jesus, King of Edessa" 580 pages By Ralph Ellis Released 6th March 2013.

In his book, Mr Markwardt says: "The Shroud is the only full-length 'holy image of our Lord and Savior' associated with Jesus' Passion even putatively datable to that time.

Recent protests on racial justice have also questioned the portrayal of Jesus as a white man. An art historian explains how this image appeared and came to be marketed worldwide.

The Image of Edessa. Other icons showing Jesus's face were supposedly not made by hand - but imprinted miraculously. But could one of these actually have been the Turin Shroud ...