HOW MONOTHEISM EVOLVED

Canaanite Roots: The Israelites arose from Canaanite polytheistic traditions during the early Iron Age. 00:00

Bronze Age Collapse: The aftermath of the collapse led to significant cultural and religious shifts, including monotheistic trends. 08:18

Yahweh’s Origins: Yahweh began as a regional deity, later merging with Canaanite chief gods like El and Baal. 12:25

Storm God Imagery: Yahweh shares motifs with Baal, including thunder, lightning, and battles against sea monsters. 21:05

Scriptural Evolution: Key biblical texts emerged during the Babylonian Exile, heavily influenced by Mesopotamian and Persian traditions. 25:45

Religious Syncretism: Zoroastrianism and Hellenistic philosophies played crucial roles in shaping monotheistic doctrines. 32:10

Insights Based on Numbers

1000 BCE: Marks the emergence of Israelites as distinct from their Canaanite ancestors. 00:00

586 BCE: Destruction of the Temple of Yahweh during the Babylonian conquest. 16:40

539 BCE: Cyrus the Great allows exiled Judeans to return, spreading Persian influences. 28:15

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