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What is the significance of the folded face cloth in Christ's tomb?
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The detailed description of the burial cloths in John 20 is puzzling, and scholars have developed several theories about why such a description is included. The cloths may support the claim of resurrection. If Jesus' body was removed by the Romans, they surely would have had no reason to unwrap the body; in fact, it would have been preferable to keep the body wrapped. (YUCK!) There is an urban myth about the folded "napkin" that covered Jesus' face, saying that it refers to a Jewish meal custom. The myth goes, that if the master of the house left the dinner table and just tossed his napkin on the table, it meant he was done eating. If he folded the napkin, it meant that he was not done eating, that he was coming back. This way, the servant would know whether or not to clear the table when the master left. So, according to the legend, the folded napkin was Jesus' way of telling his disciples, "I'm not done! I'm coming back!" Although this is a sweet story, it has no factual basis. For one thing, there is no such Jewish custom. Even if there were, Jesus head was not wrapped in a dinner napkin! The word "napkin" is simply another term for a piece of cloth.
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When Veronica wiped Jesus' face did the cloth that she used show his face?
Luke 23:27-31 tells us that certain women lamented as Jesus carried his cross to Golgotha. An early medieval story expanded on this brief passage, saying that one of these women offered a cloth to wipe the face of Jesus which then resulted in a portrait on the cloth (a reproduction of which is now kept as a relic in Saint Peter's basilica in Rome). Her name was given as Veronica (vera + ikon = "true image"), and she now has a place in the popular exercise of the Stations of the Cross.It seems unlikely that the medieval authors, well known for their pious creativity, could have known something that the author of Luke did not know. It is even more unlikely that the woman's name happened to coincide with what she was famous for in this story - wiping Jesus' face and receiving a true image of his face. We can say with some certainty that St. Veronica never lived, nevertheless, St Veronica remains important in Catholic liturgy.
Which religions require their adherents to wear a turban?
The niqab is the cloth which covers the face as part of the hijab which is worn by Muslim women when they are in public. There remains a difference of opinion as to whether covering the face is obligatory.
Did Mary Magdelene wipe the face of Jesus?
No, Mary Magdalene did not wipe the face of Jesus. Tradition holds that Saint Veronica did that. The image of the face of Jesus appeared on the cloth and this rellic has been held in Saint Peter's Basilica for nearly 2000 years.
Who wiped Jesus' face as he carried the cross?
Actually, we don't know the lady's name to wiped the face of Our Blessed Lord, tradition gives her name as "Veronica" but this is suspect for the simple reason that Veronica is likely the combination of vera (Latin: true) and eikon(Greek: image) so "Veronica" means "true image" referring to the piece of cloth that has a representation of Our Blessed Lord's face on it. As the actual history is not known either in the canonical Gospels or in the Church's Martyrology, we are just guessing as to its history. Tradition sometimes identifies her as the woman with an issue of blood (Mark 5, 25-34). The veil itself is in St. Peter's Basilica and is one of the greater relics, and may only be handled by the Canon of the Basilica.
What is the name of the cloth that Islamic women wear on their heads?
It is called a HIJAB. The word hijab comes from the Arabic for veil and is used to describe the headscarves worn by Muslim women. These scarves come in a myriad of styles and colours. The type most commonly worn in the West is a square scarf that covers the head and neck but leaves the face clear. The al-amira is a two-piece veil.
What is the significance of a brass Islamic face mask as opposed to a cloth one?
It wouldn't be correct to call the face mask "islamic." There is no significance between the materials. It is a cultural preference.
What is the plural of face cloth?
The plural of face cloth is face cloths.
Do you put fabric face up or face down to cut it for a dress pattern?
Generally, fabric is used as purchased, folded in half with finished sides (selvages) together, and wrong side inward.
What problem did the merchants face with cottage industre?
cloth
Is it better to wash your face with your hands or a cloth?
As long as your hands are clean and healthy there shouldn't be a problem washing your face with your hands. Same with a cloth. There's no difference really.
Should the paper be face up or down?
On the document feeder, there is an icon that shows whether to insert the fax face up or face down. If it shows an open piece of paper, then it is face up. If it shows a piece of paper with the top corner folded over showing a bit of writing folded over, then it is face down. As for the printer paper, this shouldn't matter which direction it is facing, as it should be blank.
What will produce blue patches on a white face cloth?
tie-die
What to do to your dad when he's late?
you put a cold wash cloth on his face
Can you wipe the guinea pig piggy with a face cloth?
Yes but be gentle.
What four letter word goes before value cloth pack?
face
What is that stuff you pour on a cloth and then put over someone's face to knock them out?
Chloroform
Why cover your face with a wet cloth in a fire?
Your face should be covered with a wet cloth in a fire to protect your skin. No lady likes a man with dry skin, and fire would definitely dry you out. So if you don't want to stay single your whole life, you'll cover your face in a fire.
