The Bible For Normal People Episode 10: Pete Enns - The Israelites Believed in Many Gods.
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May 22, 2017 
Pete Enns discusses ancient Israelite belief in many gods but worship of only Yahweh. Exploring monolatry vs. monotheism in Old Testament. Examining Yahweh's supremacy in Exodus over Egyptian gods. Comparing Job's story and Israel's evolving understanding of monotheism. Emphasizing cultural context in Bible interpretation for spiritual connection.
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Monolatry vs. Monotheism
- Monolatry, common in the Old Testament, means one God is worthy of worship.
- This differs from monotheism, the belief that only one God exists.
Psalm 95 and Monolatry
- Psalm 95 demonstrates monolatry by praising Yahweh's superiority over other gods.
- Yahweh's power as Creator makes him worthy of exclusive worship.
Exodus Plagues and Monolatry
- The Exodus plagues showcase Yahweh's power over Egyptian deities.
- Each plague targets a specific god, demonstrating Yahweh's dominance.