Context Clues – Polytheism Pt. 11

I finished the previous post with a bold claim. I suggested that, ‘yes,’ the Israelites were polytheists in a sense. I further went on to explain why I think we’re all equally polytheistic in the same way. Feel free to go back and give part 10 a read so as to refresh yourself on the …

Context Clues – Polytheism Pt 10

Okay, so were the ancient Israelites polytheists or not? What a wonderfully direct and pointed question. The answer, as you might have suspected, is much less direct and pointed: it depends. What do we mean when we use the word ‘polytheist?’  If you’ve been following along in the series, you’ll know that I’ve been focusing …