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these words suggest that the Bible is a compilation of what men thought and are of little relevance even to us this day. What does the Bible mean then?

I didn't say "thought," I said "believed." Big difference. I also never suggested such beliefs were of little relevance to us.

The Bible means many things to many people, precisely because it reflects their beliefs. The Bible does not give you faith. People look for "evidence" of their faith in the Bible and the Bible is a perfect soil for every sect and cult to find itself in it if read uncritically.

As the very Bible reminds us, even demons can quote from the scriputre, and even Satan can appear as the Angel of Light. The Bible means to us what we want to see in it.

I didn't say "thought," I said "believed." Big difference. I also never suggested such beliefs were of little relevance to us. The Bible means many things to many people, precisely because it reflects their beliefs. The Bible does not give you faith. People look for "evidence" of their faith in the Bible and the Bible is a perfect soil for every sect and cult to find itself in it if read uncritically. As the very Bible reminds us, even demons can quote from the scriputre, and even Satan can appear as the Angel of Light. The Bible means to us what we want to see in it.

I can't disagree with your premise. And isn't the purpose to be educated enough to know when Satan, the devil, the accuser, the serpent, etc., does show up transformed into the angle of light. Satan is going to have his day to deceived if possible even the 'very elect'. Ephesians 6:11-24 verse 12 saying For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.