Back in 2009 I finished reading this book. You can tell from the cover what Tribbe's got in mind, eh?
Tribbe's idea is similar to that proposed by Ian Wilson in his 1978 book
The Shroud of Turin: The Burial Cloth of Jesus Christ? -- that is, the Shroud was folded up into eighths and viewed through a grilled window. Wilson's theory is that such a representation led to the Shroud being known as the
Image of Edessa.
Tribbe's suggestion is that the term "holy grail" derives from the "sacred face" being viewed through such a screen. Grill = grail.
I was also bemused to find a couple of notes from the author in the copy I picked up at a thrift store.
My copy is one sent by the author to "Father Ron." A review copy, if you will.
Well, that's the tale of this book. Track it down and evaluate Tribbe's ideas for yourself! Until then, sorry to get all up in yer grail!
See you Monday.
