Well, here's a little lite reading! The Myth of Monotheism

[Behind the Aegis]

4. I haven't read that book, but I am familiar with the myth.

It was in the very early starts of Judaism. In fact, most Jews aren't even aware of it at all. Of course, most people aren't even knowledgeable of Adam's first wife, Lilith. I don't think it is really that unusual to be honest. Judaism was one of the first monotheistic religions, especially in that area, so I wasn't surprised there was a "transition" period, especially in the early, early days. Christianity and Islam didn't experience that transition because, IMO, they arose from an already monotheistic religion.

As for his "Christianity is really polytheism," again, I think this is his way of placing his own belief system on another in order to make sense of it or reconcile it in some fashion. The Jews, Muslims, and Christians all worship the same G-d. While it appears He is different, He really isn't. Think of G-d as an iceberg. Only a fraction appears above the water, but it also has many sides. So, how one precives it may be determined by what "side" the observer is seeing (or not seeing), but it is still the same iceberg.

Again, thanks for saving this group.

What are your opinions on the piece?