the tendency to say things indirectly rather than being explicit is one of the most evident qualities of contemporary arabic poetry. to achieve this indirectness, the contemporary poets make use of numerous devices including innuendo. the “jesus after crucifixion” ode by sayy?b is one the primary examples of this novel literary technique. since the technique of innuendo is based on the elements...

The Turin Shroud (TS) is a linen cloth commonly associated with Jesus Christ, his crucifixion and burial. Several medical specialists have debated the injuries of the TS Man, nevertheless there are no detailed and quantitative data about the anatomy of the TS face. The purpose of this study was to analyse the cephalometric measurements of the face image of the TS. The TS face image was acquired...

Abstract Some of the ancient manuscripts and versions Mark 15.15 add phrase ‘to them’ after verb ‘[Pilate] delivered [Jesus]’, suggesting that Pilate Jesus to Jewish crowd who subsequently crucified him. This textual variant was well-established in Syriac Ethiopic traditions while it remained marginal Greek, Latin, Coptic traditions. pattern suggests those translators readers gospels lived on E...

The relationship between text and image in later medieval art is complex has a growing literature. Wall paintings two churches South Wales suggest ways which could inspire sophisticated programmes of paintings. At Llandeilo Talybont, sequence telling the story Crucifixion through Instruments Passion relates to devotions readings from Holy Week liturgy. Llancarfan, satirical poem on fashionable ...

Stigmata, wounds resembling those of Christ, have been reported since the 13 th century. The wounds typically appear in association with visions following prolonged fasting. This paper argues that self-starvation holds the key to understanding this unique event. Stigmata may result from self-mutilation occurring during dissociation, phenomena precipitated in part by dietary constriction, Psycho...