“In your circumstance however, your interpretation seems to begin with a conclusion and then seeks support for it.”
Again, I disagree. Open the book of Genesis and read.
It is a straight historical narrative beginning with a time and place. It unfolds history chronologically giving detailed genealogies, geography, people movements, the rise and fall of kings and administrations, battles, wars, and natural disasters.
To say it is anything other than an historical narrative is simply dishonest, if you have ever read it. If you don’t agree with me, quickly check the summary of research of any published biblical and archeological scholar, and not just the Christian ones. Archeologists of a myriad of faiths utilize it as a straight historical narrative for a reason.
It has been proven as accurate history time and time again by archeological, historical, and geographical comparison. It is an an ancient historical narrative text.
The scientific method: There can be no God. Therefore, let’s see what theory we can build to disprove His existence.
The creationist method: There must be a God. Therefore, let’s investigate how He made this universe and how it works.