A henotheist is a person who worships one supreme god, but doesn't deny the existence and worship of other deities. Friedrich Schelling, Friedrich Welcker and others coined this term to describe monotheism that ancient Greeks practiced. It is a monotheistic form that stresses the importance of free will.
Monotheistic
Monotheism focuses on belief in one god and is not like polytheism that believes in multiple gods. Monotheistic religions can include Christianity, Judaism or Islam. The Greek prefix monos (meaning god) and theos (meaning theos in Greek) give rise to the term. Monotheism isn't limited to monotheistic religions. Buddhism can also be 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 is that it can be used by a variety of worshippers. While diviners and clerics are able to cast spells on their own, they might have alignment problems. Another advantage is that they are more compatible with other religions, allowing for coexistence.
The common theme of sacrificial worship is shared by all the major monotheistic religions. All three religions are built around the story of Abraham, who was asked to sacrifice his only son to God. God prevented Abraham from sacrificing his only son and gave him instead a ram for sacrifice. Traditionally, Jews placed their hopes on a coming god (messianic), who is expected come and rule over the world.
The belief that the god is the creator of all things is what gives rise to the notion of a god. Jupiter could have many faces, so the worship of different gods was not monotheistic. These gods were simply different names for the same god.
Some believe monotheism began in Ancient Israel. Others believe monotheism developed in neighboring cultures during the Babylonian exile. These two traditions may have been separate, but the evidence for their relationship is abundant. Numerous biblical scholars have supported the early monotheism hypothesis.
Henotheism is also found in the Vedas. Varuna is the ultimate judge in Hinduism. It infused his religion with grace and punished sin. It is evident that there is a contradiction between henotheism as well as a belief in one God.
Throughout the ages, philosophers have attempted to explain religion in real terms. These explanations, however, are often complicated. An example of this is the trinity. It is not easy to understand but it has shaped philosophy's evolution. The evolution of philosophy began in the ancient world.