Well, to make that metaphor work with the Shroud, you have to add a couple of extra details: 1. Your father got it from your granpa, who really liked to boast

Well, to make that metaphor work with the Shroud, you have to add a couple of extra details: 1. Your father got it from your granpa, who really liked to boast about family treasures and often made up stories about his parents and grandparents. 2. The bible clearly says "Printed in 1956" in the back matter. But of course, you are free to believe whatever you want.