In a more nuanced way, a number of influential scholars, such as Rodney Stark and Regina Schwartz, have also cast monotheism as particularly intolerant towards the "Other" and thus a fertile ground ...

Archaeological discoveries have revealed inscriptions referencing “YHWH and his Asherah,” raising major questions about early ...

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Long established as a leading sociologist of American religion, Stark has in recent years extended his methodology into increasingly speculative territory. Here he follows up his inquiry into the ...

How does a follower of Jesus live within the world of pagan culture? Paul bases his (thoroughly Jewish) answer on the meaning of monotheism, a monotheism that is both creational and cultic. In 1 ...

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When we talk about world religions and their core beliefs, Islam and Hindu Dharma often stand out because of their distinct theological foundations. A comparison of monotheism in Islam and the diverse ...