When it comes to the OT as an historical document I have to say I do not accept it nor believe it valid for the following reasons.Those tales are all a mish mash of fact with fiction,the others of those works to whose names are attributed are questionable,it seeks to glorify a particular god and religion,and since there is no original copies of these documents extant today all we have are copies of copies of copies that can be manipulated to suit or convey the scribes thoughts and views and beliefs.
There is nothing people will not maintain when they are slaves to superstition
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