Is Judaism a monotheistic polytheistic or henotheistic religion?

Answer 1

A:Modern Judaism is strongly monotheistic. It does not even allow the Christian concept of the Holy Trinity, which could be considered as at best weakly monotheistic. However, Judaism did develop out of an earlier polytheistic religion.

This is reflected in Lang, cited in English by Keel and Uehlinger (Gods, Goddesses and Images of God in Ancient Israel), "In the four and a half centuries during which there were one or two Israelite monarchies (ca. 1020-586 B.C.), there was a dominant, polytheistic religion that was indistinguishable from that of neighboring peoples. Insofar as there were differences between the Ammonite, Moabite, Edomite, Tyrian, etc. versions of religion, these beliefs stayed within the framework of Near Eastern polytheism, and each should be interpreted as a local variant of the same basic pattern. The Israelites . . . venerated their own protector god who was there to provide for health and family. But they venerated Yahweh [God] as well, the regional and national god, whose special domain dealt with war and peace issues. Finally, they worshiped gods who performed specific functions, those that were responsible for various special needs: weather, rain, women's fertility, etc."

Answer 2

Monotheism is one of the most fundamental principles that define this Judaism, to

the point that this Judaism is considered possibly to be the ancient source of the

very concept of monotheism.

Answer 3

Judaism is monotheistic and we have hundreds of name for G-d. Adonai, Elohim, Compassionate Mother, Wise Father, Master of the Universe, Creator of the Universe, and so many more.

Answer 4

Judaism is monotheistic religion. Jews believe in one and one one God with no partner and no equivalent.