Definitions for henotheism
ˈhɛn ə θiˌɪz əmhenothe·ism

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. henotheismnoun

   Belief in or worship of one deity without denying the existence of other deities.

2. Etymology: Coined 19th century by, on model of ἕνα θεόν (hena theon), following theism.

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1. Henotheism

   Henotheism is the worship of a single, supreme god that does not deny the existence or possible existence of other deities. Friedrich Schelling (1775–1854) coined the word, and Friedrich Welcker (1784–1868) used it to depict primitive monotheism among ancient Greeks.Max Müller (1823–1900), a German philologist and orientalist, brought the term into wider usage in his scholarship on the Indian religions, particularly Hinduism whose scriptures mention and praise numerous deities as if they are one ultimate unitary divine essence. Müller made the term central to his criticism of Western theological and religious exceptionalism (relative to Eastern religions), focusing on a cultural dogma which held "monotheism" to be both fundamentally well-defined and inherently superior to differing conceptions of God.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Henotheismnoun

   primitive religion in which each of several divinities is regarded as independent, and is worshiped without reference to the rest

2. Etymology: [Gr. e"i`s, "eno`s, one + E. theism.]

WikidataRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. Henotheism

   Henotheism is the belief and worship of a single god while accepting the existence or possible existence of other deities that may also be worshipped. The term was originally coined by Friedrich Wilhelm Joseph von Schelling to depict early stages of monotheism, however Max Müller, a German philologist and orientalist, brought the term into common usage. Müller made the term central to his criticism of Western theological and religious exceptionalism, focusing on a cultural dogma which held "monotheism" to be both fundamentally well-defined and inherently superior to differing conceptions of God.

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1. Henotheism

   hen′ō-thē-izm, n. the ascribing of supreme power to some one of several gods in turn: the belief in a special supreme god over a particular people—a national or relative monotheism.—adj. Henotheist′ic. [Gr. heis (hen-), one, theos, god, and suff. -ism.]

The Nuttall EncyclopediaRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. Henotheism

   a polytheism which assigns to one god of the pantheon superiority over the rest.

How to pronounce henotheism?

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   Karen

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of henotheism in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of henotheism in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

References

1. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Henotheism
2. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henotheism
3. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/henotheism
4. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=henotheism
5. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=henotheism
6. ^ The Nuttall Encyclopedia
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/12342/pg12342-images.html#Henotheism