Monotheistic and polytheistic religions can be divided. These two approaches, which are based on the Greek roots theos (god) and henos ("one") respectively, are quite different. Monotheism encompasses many tribal religions. However, polytheism focuses on one god.
Monotheistic religions
Monotheism can be described as a cosmological theory stating that there is one God. This irenic entity, which is ultimately superior to all other entities, is the source of world order. Monotheistic traditions often have a strong sense and authority, even though they do not necessarily include an omniscient deity.
Monotheism is practiced by three major religions: Christianity, Islam and Judaism. All three are monotheistic but the modern understanding monotheism is quite recent in comparison to the rise of other major religions. Indeed, the idea of monotheism is quite recent, emerging hundreds of years after the major religions themselves.
Zoroastrianism, a monotheistic religion, was one of the greatest. It held a dualistic concept of good or evil and later influenced many major religious movements around the world. Judaism also believes in a monotheistic God, who speaks to his prophets. The prophet Moses led the Hebrews from slavery in Egypt and wandered the desert for 40 year.
Monotheism is not a new concept. It has had a complex past. Early examples of it include the Middle East and Buddhism. In the Middle East, many religions were polytheistic, with multiple gods worshipped. However, monotheism emerged, and it continued to evolve from earlier religious traditions.