The story of the Nephilim is quite obscure. It's hard to understand mainly because it's so brief and the description is rather cryptic. The Nephilim are described as giants or beings of some sort, but there's not much detail given in the text.
Well, the story of the transfiguration is quite interesting too. Jesus took Peter, James and John up a mountain, and there he was transfigured. His face shone like the sun and his clothes became as white as light. Moses and Elijah also appeared. This event gave the disciples a glimpse of Jesus' divine glory and was a foreshadowing of his resurrection.
One way is through modern translations that use more contemporary language. For example, some new versions of the Bible translate archaic words into easier - to - understand modern equivalents.
One obscure story is the parable of the workers in the vineyard. In this, the landowner hires workers at different times of the day, yet pays them all the same. It shows God's grace is not based on how long or how much work we do, but is freely given.
One of the main themes is the relationship between God and His people. It shows how God chose the Israelites, made covenants with them, and guided them. Another theme is the concept of sin and redemption. The stories often depict the people's disobedience and God's mercy in forgiving them when they repent.
I'm not entirely sure specifically which '87' stories you are referring to. However, in the Old Testament, the concept of 'the beast' can be related to various symbolic or literal interpretations. For example, in the book of Daniel, there are visions of strange beasts that represent kingdoms or powers. Each beast has distinct characteristics that signify different aspects of worldly rule and its relationship with the divine.
The age of the Old Testament stories is difficult to pinpoint precisely. They have been passed down and developed over a long period, likely spanning several millennia.
The Exodus is a very significant event. It's when the Israelites were led out of slavery in Egypt by Moses. Another one is the creation of the world as described in the book of Genesis.