I have often thought about the possibility that our modern views are skewed by our own logic. Being raised Christian early on, I was kind of wedged into a singular viewpoint, and with so many people having such a close-minded perspective I was forced to start thinking outside the box about religion.

Then, as I began to hear of lateral stories that seem to parallel the Biblical Stories, I really started questioning how accurate the Biblical stories were.

I completely agree with your view that the Biblical Stories are versions of Historical events. Taking it 1 step further than just those mentioned, the Geek and Roman Pantheon of Gods corresponds quite well to some of those older stories you mention.

Now, I don't really prescribe to the possibility of Nuclear Weapons so far in the past (mainly because there should still be some sort of evidence of manufacture... it would be hard to believe that such advanced civilizations would not have spread further out on the map).

It is interesting to think that Apollo/Zeus/God/Allah/whichever head honcho God you believe in as the supreme ruler was able to call "spears of lightning" or "columns of fire" aka "atomic eruptions" to defeat their enemies. I'm open-minded enough to consider these possibilities.

Thanks for a breath of fresh air.