God. A biography - Who cares?

God and the lord god. I am looking forward, based on Miles' proposed arc of the story, to Job and thereafter. What did these Hebrews see?

In their first creation story, their god mused to itself--apparently himself--out loud, worked diligently but without apparent toil, liked the nature part but didn't comment on the human part, seemed overall satisfied, then took a break. More like an artist here, creating something for the fun of it.

In the second story, the 'lord god' acted more purposefully, setting up house, more like a parent or manager. Had to take several cracks at it to get things going, you know, letting man do the naming, noting the flaw (no 'helpmeet' for the man), working out the kinks, coming and going, a big human himself, walking, calling out, asking questions, getting mad.

Still I'm struck by this, the serpent was correct: they did not die. Nor did this act impose death on them, as it says that man was mortal at onset, lest they be like gods. The story itself does not explain or justify. Deal with it; your god lied. The serpent told the truth. Man must be limited by his god, otherwise … what? What is implied about the 'purpose' of creation by this story? And is this resolved by the story of Job? Bare up, pipsqueak, you might be right, that is, your moral sense is correct, but what of it? That is not the final arbiter. The final arbiter is untouchable, call it what you want. YOU can't change the rules. You can judge them, but who the fuck cares.