Essene Essence

Archeology, that ancient science of antiquities (or is it the antiquated
science of ancients), received much favorable press with the Indiana Jones sagas.
Usually, though, archeology is more quiet than that. One exception to this quiet
occurred a few years ago in the Middle East when a new cache of ancient written
material was found near the Northern border of the Dead Sea. Controversy arose
immediately. It appeared that while many of the documents were authentic, several
were much more recent forgeries. What a potential calamity. The archeologists who
all lived much farther to the South argued about what to do. It was decided that
by combining their expertise, they would be able to discard the bogus material.
In fact, each one of them was heard to agree that, . . . “When the scrolls are
culled up yonder, I’ll be there!” (By Alan Combs)

A Bible Study friend of mine years ago wondered whether the Marriage Supper
of the Lamb referred to in Scripture might not include the song, . . . “When the
rolls are served up yonder” (By Chris Cole)

As for “culled up yonder”…perhaps that might refer to the separation of . .
. the sheep from the goats? Hmm, I can hear some pun-hater saying, “Baaaahhhh!”
(Alan Combs)