Henotheism

ENZH

What Does Henotheism Mean?

  • 一神崇拜
  • 单神论

Henotheism Pronunciation

/ˌhɛnəˈθiːɪzəm/

Henotheism Definition

noun

Definition

The belief in or worship of a single god while not denying the existence or possible existence of other deities.

In ZH

崇拜或信仰一个单一的神,同时不否认其他神灵的存在或可能存在。

How to Use Henotheism in a Sentence

  • Henotheism allows worshippers to choose a primary deity without rejecting other gods.
  • In henotheism, one can acknowledge multiple gods but choose to focus on one.
  • Many ancient cultures practiced henotheism, elevating one god above others.
  • Henotheism can be seen in certain branches of Hinduism where one god is worshipped more than others.
  • The concept of henotheism challenges purely monotheistic beliefs.

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