no other nations in the surrounding areas had anything close to monotheism. The closest to monotheism were the Hebrews, who probably recognized the existence of other gods, but didn't worship them (at least for the most part).
monotheism (belief in one god)
monotheism (belief in one god)
They were monotheistic...or at least monolatrous (a prototype of monotheism).
Yes, but it is fair to say that ALL religions are unique.
Nothing.
According to our tradition, it was Abraham, who proclaimed monotheism.
What may be the most unique historic characteristic of the Jewish People is the fact that after having so much of its philosophy adopted as the norm and basis of civilization by so many of the world's cultures, two tenths of one percent of the world's population could nonetheless be made the focus of so much blind worldwide hatred. It's incredible really.
The blending of two distinct religions into a unique third is called Syncretism.
It's more Calvinist
is that they each have different beliefs and religions
Back when Judaism was first Founded, all other religions were polytheistic. Judaism was monotheistic.
It's written in Aramaic.