Treasures from Heaven: Relics From Noah's Ark to the Shroud of Turin

A fascinating examination of the most famous religious relics of all time Since the early days of the Church Christians have venerated religious relics. In this fascinating book Steven Sora tells the story of Christianitys most treasured artifacts-the Ark of the Covenant Noahs Ark the True Cross the Spear of Destiny the Shroud of Turin and the Holy Grail-as well as lesser-known objects such as the Veil of Veronica and the bones and blood of Biblical figures such as St. Luke. After describing when and where these relics first came to light and what miraculous powers people believe they possess he discusses what modern science can tell us about these much-revered objects-and what science still fails to explain. Steven Sora (Easton PA) is the author of The Lost Treasure of the Knights Templar: Solving the Oak Island Mystery and the forthcoming Secret Societies of Americas Elite: From the Knights Templar to Skull and Bones.