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Monotheism developed gradually over centuries from "summary" of A History of God by Karen Armstrong

The idea of monotheism did not emerge fully formed in the ancient world. Instead, it developed gradually over centuries as different cultures and societies grappled with the concept of a single, all-powerful deity. In the ancient Near East, for example, the Israelites began to move away from the polytheistic beliefs of their neighbors and started to worship one God exclusively. This process was not smooth or straightforward, however. The Israelites struggled with the idea of monotheism, often backsliding into the worship of other gods or goddesses. It took time for them to fully embrace the notion of a single, all-encompassing deity who was responsible for all aspects of creation and existence. Over time, monotheism became more firmly established in Israelite religion, eventually becoming one of its defining chara...
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    A History of God

    Karen Armstrong

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