Genesis 4-7 Adam and Eve Start a Family

After screwing up a good thing in Eden, Adam and Eve start the human race.  But it doesn't start off that well.
This also marks the start of the Bible's favorite past time, LONG list of names and ages.

I'm really excited about all the conversation going on here but, I love to get some input from Christians and others of faith.  If you know anyone that may be interested, please send them here.

Todays question is: Do these near endless lists of names give any credibility to the Bible as an historical document (not necessarily the word of god but as a census of sorts)?