Despite his earlier cynicism, Twain's faith in the locations and objects of Jerusalem seems unshakable, and he even challenges the reader to prove several hypotheses false. What are some examples of this almost blind faith, and what reasoning does Twain give to justify his unwavering belief?
Twain reveals that the Church of the Holy Sepulcher is the very center of the earth and even believes that Adam is buried there. His proof? The only explanation Twain gives is that no one can challenge this because there is no proof otherwise. He also believes the priests when they say that the actual cross of Jesus was once housed in the church. Twain says that he knows this to be true because he saw pieces of the cross in Spain and Italy.
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