Henotheists worship a single supreme God, but do not deny the existence of other gods. Friedrich Schelling and Friedrich Welcker coined the term to describe monotheism as practiced by ancient Greeks. It is a particular form of monotheism, which emphasizes the importance and value of human freewill.
Monotheistic
Monotheism believes in a single, all powerful god. Polytheism has multiple gods. Monotheistic religions are Christianity, Judaism and Islam. The Greek prefix monos/theos, both words that mean god, is what gives the term its name. However, monotheism is not limited to monotheistic religions, as Buddhism is not considered monotheistic.
Monotheism may be difficult to practice if you don't have other gods. But there are still some benefits to the religion. One advantage of monotheism is its ability cater to diverse worshippers. Although diviners and clerics can cast spells by themselves, they may have to work with other gods. They are also more compatible with other religions, which allows for coexistence.
The idea of sacrificial sacrifice is the common ground for all three major monotheistic religions. All three religions center on the story of Abraham who was asked by God to sacrifice his only son. God forbade Abraham from giving up his only son. Instead, God gave Abraham a ram to be sacrificed. Traditionally, Jews have believed in a coming Messiah (god), who will rule the world.
The belief that a god is the source all creation is what is behind the concept of a God. Jupiter could be seen in many different ways. This led to the belief that worshipping multiple gods wasn't monotheistic. These gods were merely various names for the same god.
Some believe that monotheism started in Ancient Israel. Others believe that monotheism emerged in nearby cultures after the Babylonian exile. While these traditions may have been different, evidence is overwhelming that they are related. Numerous biblical scholars supported the early monotheism hypothesis.
Henotheism can also been found in Vedas. Varuna, in Hinduism is the ultimate judge and king. It infused his religion with grace, as well as punishing sin. There is an inherent contradiction in henotheism with a belief only one god.
Philosophers have attempted to explain the religion of all ages in simple terms. These explanations are sometimes complicated. One example is the trinity. While it may be difficult to understand, it has shaped the evolution of philosophy. The ancient world was the first place where philosophy developed.