Sonny Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 While excavating foundations for a building in Jerusalem, the workers come across a tomb and all work is stopped while the site is investigated. Six months later, the archaeologists tell the minister for works that construction can recommence, as they have solved the mystery of the tomb. The minister asks for a report and is told: the tomb is that of a priest of Jerusalem from the time of the rule of Saul, and he died of a broken heart. How can you tell that for certain, the minister asks? Well, carbon dating establishes the date and his robes are those of a temple priest - we know that from descriptions we have from ancient writings. What about the broken heart? Well, inside his robe was a parchment script that turned out to be a Hebrew betting slip, on which was written: ''5000 shekels. Goliath to win.'' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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