henotheism
the worship of a particular god, as by a family or tribe, without disbelieving in the existence of others.
ascription of supreme divine attributes to whichever one of several gods is addressed at the time.
Origin of henotheism
1Other words from henotheism
- hen·o·the·ist, noun
- hen·o·the·is·tic, adjective
Words Nearby henotheism
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How to use henotheism in a sentence
There was no henotheism, no worship of several single supreme deities: One only was supreme.
Moon Lore | Timothy HarleyIt marks the highest point to which the Hebrew race attained in its progress from henotheism to monotheism.
It would thus appear almost as if all gods are one god to Mr. Frazer by a kind of scientific 'henotheism.'
Magic and Religion | Andrew Langhenotheism, a polytheism which assigns to one god of the pantheon superiority over the rest.
The Nuttall Encyclopaedia | Edited by Rev. James WoodIn contrast with 'henotheism' or 'monolatry,' such as the worship of the early Hebrews.
Outspoken Essays | William Ralph Inge
British Dictionary definitions for henotheism
/ (ˈhɛnəʊθiːˌɪzəm) /
the worship of one deity (of several) as the special god of one's family, clan, or tribe
Origin of henotheism
1Derived forms of henotheism
- henotheist, noun
- henotheistic, adjective
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