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Henotheism refers to a pluralistic theology wherein different deities are viewed to be of a unitary, equivalent divine essence. [33] Some scholars prefer the term monolatry to henotheism, to discuss religions where a single god is central, but the existence or the position of other gods is not denied.
Following is a list of pantheons of deities in specific spiritual practices: . African pantheons; Armenian pantheon; Aztec pantheon; Buddhist pantheon; Berber pantheon; Burmese pantheon
Hel (1889) by Johannes Gehrts, depicts the Old Norse Hel, a goddess-like figure, in the location of the same name, which she oversees. The modern English word hell is derived from Old English hel, helle (first attested around 725 AD to refer to a nether world of the dead) reaching into the Anglo-Saxon pagan period. [1]
Each of the seven heavens corresponds to one of the seven classical planets known in antiquity. Ancient observers noticed that these heavenly objects (the Moon, Mercury, Venus, the Sun, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn) moved at different paces in the sky both from each other and from the fixed stars beyond them.
There are some 60 secondary religious texts, none of which are considered scripture. The most important of these are: The Denkard (Middle Persian, 'Acts of Religion'), The Bundahishn, (Middle Persian, 'Primordial Creation') The Menog-i Khrad, (Middle Persian, 'Spirit of Wisdom') The Arda Viraf Namak (Middle Persian, 'The Book of Arda Viraf')
In most polytheistic religions, the different gods and goddesses are representations of forces of nature or ancestral principles, and can be viewed either as autonomous or as aspects or emanations of a creator God or transcendental absolute principle (monistic theologies), which manifests immanently in nature. [49]
Manifestation of God (Baháʼí Faith) Prophets of Christianity Prophethood in the Druze faith Prophets and messengers in Islam Prophets in Judaism Chief Prophets of Mandaeism Rastafari Samaritanism; Ádam [3] [4] Adam: ʾĀdam ʾĀdam [5] — Adam — ʾĀ̊dā̊m [6] — Abel — Hābīl — — — — — Seth — Šīṯ — Šītil ...
All Abrahamic religions claim to be monotheistic, worshiping an exclusive God, although one who is known by different names. [55] [page needed] Each of these religions preaches that God creates, is one, rules, reveals, loves, judges, punishes, and forgives. [28]