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Genesis 17:8 tells us that, during the covenant (agreement) made between G-d and Abraham, G-d said: "The whole land of Canaan, where you are now an alien, I will give as an everlasting possession to you and your descendents after you; and I will be their G-d."
This can be interpreted as G-d telling Abraham that he will be be blessed with a great number of descendents who will own what became Israel as their homeland in return for recognising Him as their only god.
According to students of the Torah, Abraham was born 1,948 years after the Creation and lived for 175 years, which would date his life at around 1812BCE (BC) to 1637BCE - though it should be noted that there is disagreement; for example, the Book of Jubilees (an ancient Jewish text) places his birth at 1876 years after the Creation - we can assume that monotheism was adopted by the ancient Hebrews between 3,646 and 3,821 years ago.
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Why did monotheism become a religion?
Monotheism did not become a religion. It is a type of religion. It is a religion which has only one god, as opposed to polytheism, which is a religion with many gods. There are various theories about the emergence of monotheist religions, but they are just that, theories.
What is the dale belief?
It's universalism. He believes that all humans can become "pure" through Jesus and rest in "gods" kingdom.
What was the first to teach monotheism or belief in one god?
A:Lang, cited by Keel and Uehlinger (Gods, Goddesses and Images of God in Ancient Israel) tells us of the beliefs of the Hebrew people: "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." This all began to change with the reign of King Josiah in the seventh century BCE. He introduced religious reforms that included making monotheism the official religion of the Jews. However, many scholars say that these reforms were only partly successful and that polytheism continued to be practised by the ordinary people until the Babylonian Exile. In the event, monotheistic Judaism did become the religion of all Jews.
What was the faith of the Israelites become know as?
Judaism.
What happens to children in Judaism?
they get older and become adults???????
How do you become saved if you follow Judaism?
The need and process to "become saved" is not a Judaic concept.
How does a king become a king of a absolute monarchy?
heredity
How did monotheism become established within Egypt?
I think it was when the Romans came through and established the Roman Empire and Christianity and stuff...
How does someone become a leader of judaism?
Judaism today doesn't really have leaders, but if you mean teachers or Rabbis, you would need to study in a formal institution.
Why should you celebrate your 13 birthday?
If you follow Judaism you become a man / woman !!
When did Jerusalem become important to Jews people?
It always has been, it has the remains of The Temple which is very important to Judaism. It is the holiest city in Judaism, above all others.
What religions believe in one God?
Polytheism is the belief in multiple gods. A modern example would be Mormons who believe in multiple gods because they teach that perfect Mormons can become gods and that God was once like a human being.Monotheism is believing in a single god, such as in Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Sikhism and Hinduism (which believed that Brahman is the Originator of all things, and expresses "Himself" in various forms.Believing in one godThe word for believing in more than one god is monotheism.
