1. belief in or worship of one god while acknowledging the existence of other gods
Usage: theology; comparative religion

Examples

• Henotheism represents a middle ground between monotheism and polytheism in religious practice.
• Some scholars argue that early Judaism exhibited henotheism before developing strict monotheism.
• In henotheism, a worshipper may focus devotion on one supreme deity while recognizing others.
• The concept of henotheism helps explain religious transitions in ancient Near Eastern cultures.
• Henotheism differs from monotheism in that it does not deny the existence of other gods.