the cathar crucifix - The Shroud of Turin
the cathar crucifix - The Shroud of Turin
the cathar crucifix - The Shroud of Turin
Create successful ePaper yourself
Turn your PDF publications into a flip-book with our unique Google optimized e-Paper software.
95 Unaware <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Shroud</strong>, Lucas was unable to discern <strong>the</strong> source <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Cathars’<br />
authority to redesign <strong>the</strong> <strong>crucifix</strong>. “You have no authority, and your habits are<br />
contradictory”. Lucas <strong>of</strong> Tuy, Book II, Chapter 9. “<strong>The</strong>y are backed by no authority and<br />
led by no reason when <strong>the</strong>y strive to show that <strong>the</strong> Lord Jesus Christ was crucified with<br />
only three nails and that <strong>the</strong> cross itself lacked <strong>the</strong> upper arm. <strong>The</strong>ir only justification for<br />
this is that <strong>the</strong>y <strong>the</strong>mselves believe it.” Lucas <strong>of</strong> Tuy, Book II, Chapter 10.<br />
22