noun
- Plural of henotheism; belief in or worship of one god while acknowledging the existence of other gods.
Usage: theology; comparative religion
Examples
- Ancient Hebrew henotheisms allowed for the existence of other nations' gods while privileging Yahweh.
- Scholars debate whether early Israelite religion represented henotheisms rather than strict monotheism.
- Various henotheisms emerged in ancient Near Eastern cultures, each favoring a primary deity.
- The distinction between henotheisms and monotheism is important in religious history studies.
- Some anthropologists identify henotheisms in indigenous religions that recognize multiple spiritual beings.