When the Hebrews were rewriting and exaggerating their history, they found it impossible to trace their pretentious bloodlines back to an Adam who they presumed was the first man since they had no science and were ignorant about evolution. To fill the gap they expanded a local flood legend to include the entire world.
Many people have been in other parts of the world for tens of thousands of years.
Dear Caino,
The Hebrews were not exaggerating their history or rewriting it. And they can indeed focus on how their lineage traces back to Adam. Who was your teacher for all of this stuff you're making up. I think it is the devil. Remember Jesus getting taunted by Satan in the desert while He was fasting for 40 days and nights? So don't tell me there is no Satan or devil. That resolved, now you know where you are getting your strange ideas. Your teacher sucks!! Your teacher is, and has always been, an imbecile and charlatan. So, he told you that man has been around for a million years?? Fat chance, Caino. God told us who came first and when he did. Don't let 'evolution' dissuade you from the truth. Adam was born ~6,000 years ago. If it weren't true, I think Jesus would have said so while He was here on Earth. Yeah, I suppose you don't even believe He was on Earth ~2,000 or so years ago. I'm sorry I have to be so blunt, Caino. You seem like a real nice guy and have a lot going for you. But you really should take some theology classes, or even Sunday School.
Watch Carefully What You Believe In, Or What Your Mind Makes Up!!
Michael