Then Genesis was not literally documenting the creation either.
You see, the oldest trick in the book is when you’re proved wrong, or painted into a corner, is to exclaim “You don’t understand the context!!” [you ignorant swine...] and ride off on your feelings of moral superiority..
Frankly... you can keep your pearls.
Do you think Jesus raised was resurrected Camel?
Make that leap of false logic if you like. Just don't claim to the pile of jumpers at the bottom of that cliff that I was the one who pushed you.
My point is simply that Christ Himself tells the readers of His Revelation that symbols are being employed in John's prophetic vision of the future. Can you point to a similar reference from God in Genesis as He briefly summarizes the past to Moses?
"...when you’re proved wrong..."
What assertion, exactly, have I made? Other than that Christ's Revelation, by Self admission, contains symbolism.
"Frankly... you can keep your pearls."
Kicking the dust off the ol' sandals now.