To be interpreted correctly, this later Scripture must be seen in the context of the teachings of Genesis even when they reveal much that is new. For all the questions which have tortured the mind and soul of man about himself and his place under the sun, it contains the beginnings of the most profound and satisfying answer. For all the rest of divine revelation it is the foundation, introducing all the important themes of Scripture, all the doctrines of the Christian faith, giving to the other books perspective and meaning. In Genesis all the rest is found in embryo. Without Genesis all the rest would be a haunting riddle.
Genesis is a hindrance to the proper interpretation of other Scripture.
Beyond this, any interpretation which is foreign to that which has been widely held and considered orthodox in the Christian community must be discarded, or at the very least held strongly suspect. In other words, interpretations that contradict traditional, orthodox Christian teachings or where earlier interpreters did not voice that specific interpretation are unsound. Within these bounds, the door must be open to increasing our understanding of the relationship between science and Scripture because there is much to learn and much we may never fully understand. Nevertheless, the primary teachings of Genesis, those foundational to the rest of Scripture, have always been clear to those who follow the guidelines given above. A proper attitude towards Genesis follows a proper understanding of and commitment to Jesus Christ.