Literature

I unshelved my copy of the Bible (CEV) to read the Old Testament. At the opinion of my peers, the contradictory passages within are not to be taken seriously. But why not? Is it dishonest to revoke integral parts of the scriptures entirely?

At first, I thought Zillah was the progeny of both Lamech and Adah. Zillah, was Lamech's second wife.  Ostensibly second, but technically first marriage(s) in the bible.  A curious prelude to all the rest.

To end cruelty and violence, God sent forth a flood that had killed off the entire human race, with the exception of one family who had offered blood sacrifices to him.