A henotheistic person worships a single supreme god, but does not reject the existence of other deities. Friedrich Schelling (and Friedrich Welcker) coined it to describe monotheism believed in by the ancient Greeks. It is a particular form of monotheism, which emphasizes the importance and value of human freewill.
Monotheistic
Monotheism is the belief in one all-powerful god. This is opposed to polytheism where multiple gods are believed. Monotheistic religions can include Christianity, Judaism or Islam. The Greek prefix monos/theos, both words that mean god, is what gives the term its name. However, monotheism is not limited to monotheistic religions, as Buddhism is not considered monotheistic.
Monotheism can be difficult to practice without other gods, but there are some advantages to practicing this religion. One advantage of monotheism is its ability cater to diverse worshippers. Although diviners and clerics can cast spells by themselves, they may have to work with other gods. They are also more compatible with other religions, which allows for coexistence.
The idea of sacrificial sacrifice is the common ground for all three major monotheistic religions. All three religions are built around the story of Abraham, who was asked to sacrifice his only son to God. God stopped Abraham from offering his only son to God and gave him a ram instead. Traditionally, Jews place their faith in a future messiah (god) who will come to rule 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 just different names for one god.
Monotheism was believed to have originated 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.
The Vedas also contain Henotheism. Varuna in Hinduism refers to a king or ultimate judge. It infused his religion of grace, and also punished sin. This is why there is an inherent contradiction between Henotheism, and belief in one god.
Philosophers have attempted, over the years to explain religion in real terms. These explanations are sometimes complicated. One example is the trinity. Although it is difficult to grasp, it has been a major influence on the evolution of philosophy. The ancient world is where the evolution of philosophy began.