The Case for Ancient Monotheism Documentary

[@MikeWinger]

This video is a very powerful, very slow mic drop.

[@InspiringPhilosophy]

Mike Winger in the House!

[@CultofGrace]

MIIIIIIIIIKKKKKKKKKEEEEEEE!!! Im a big fan of your videos brother. Im currently struggling with my relationship with Christ right now. I just keep sinning man. I know you get this alot but if you can stand in the gap and pray a small prayer for me I would appreciate it man. I know it is a bit awkward being that you don't know me and all but a small prayer would really mean alot. But don't feel pressure though man I know your busy! Love your vids!!!

[@MikeWinger]

Chazz Ascoli you got it Chazz

[@CultofGrace]

@@MikeWinger 😄😄😄

[@ralphfoster6254]

@@CultofGrace God's grace be upon you sir

[@bladeleo71]

I have a bit to say, but what I'm about to say will further affirm this video. I'm a native Australian. I was so stoked to hear IP talk about us and reference us because we don't get a lot of world wide recognition. I'll also say that while my people were not technologically advanced at all - our collective thoughts and ideas within our tribes are profound. We have an insanely metaphysical way of thinking, aboriginal people were not naturalists in the slightest lol. There was a very real belief in the metaphysical and our culture strongly reflected that through our celebrations and stories. *I have an amazing story from my tribe later on this comment* Firstly I'll say, those sceptics who suggested that aboriginals adapted our stories to what the missionaries taught are absolutely false. These people don't know aboriginal people, lol. Our stories have stayed the same for thousands of years, and they have a huge cultural impact. Our stories, our land and our celebrations ARE our culture. To change our stories and to adapt them to what missionaries shared is incredibly unlikely. I have not come across one documented war between aboriginals over land, because aboriginal people had a lot of their stories shaped around their land as well as their dances. You didn't want someone else's land, because your land WAS your story, IT WAS your dance and It was YOUR culture. There was no desire to take other land because as I said, there wasn't physical attachment to the land but a metaphysical one. And if this is true what I say about the significance of land and culture, then how also is important the stories of my people? This isn't something we would change and adapt. Heres an amazing dream time story now. A protector of my people was the Goanna, it's a big powerful lizard. and the story goes... this protector who was a powerful goanna battled a serpent to protect us. He won the battle, but during the battle the Goanna was critically hurt by the serpent, it was struck on its side which caused serious bleeding. And during the rain season, the people would go to this cave where it had red ochre, and the rain would run down the red ochre, which looked like blood - the people would stand under the the red ochre and let it drip onto them as appreciation for the goanna saving them from the serpent (sound familiar at all) There is so so so much more. I learn from an elder of mine, who has spent his years preaching to our people to explain to them that the bible isn't a "white mans" book but rather it is the completion of our stories and culture. Currently, all his kids and grand kids are recording and taking notes of everything he has to say, because hes very old now. We are trying to get as much wisdom, and knowledge from his years of study as possible before he returns to his maker. I love christian apologetics and I often use knowledge of my culture to make arguments about the innate desire for God. And I will carry the wisdom passed on to me from my elder. Well done on the video IP. I read someone in the comment section that they were offended by you saying "primitive culture" it's okay, I know what you meant by that. You don't get offended by words when you listen to the ideas being pushed behind the words.

[@BeRitCrunk]

For other readers, some perspective on (a part) of what is meant by songs and stories being Aboriginal Australian's cultural identity, and that identity being tied to their land: it is not unusual for navigation to be done through song. You learn the song, which can itself be a story. You start off in the direction the song instructs. The song sets your travel cadence and almost without a hitch, as you come to landmarks, the song sings of them, and also directs you on the next leg. Pretty ingenious, really. The significance here is that many of these songs can revolve about vital features in the environment, like sources of water (be it the intended destination, or just availability along the way). Else they might contain in them knowledge of hazards to expect on a given trip. Part of how you know you're on the right track is (in some cases) that you're journey should reflect what you're singing about. If it isn't... you might be in danger. Point is, the suggestion these people would change their culture in songs and tradition is like the suggestion of changing one's map. It MIGHT happen after enough time and persuasion that the replacement map provided is more accurate/useful description, but certainly not so soon as to conclude a 'primitive' peoples are merely adopting from the 'advanced' culture impressing on them; these people's lives could genuinely rely on maintaining the integrity of their story and song. They're not simply going to abandon them because another story sounds more plausible or 'advanced'. For those curious for more information search: "Songline", or "Dreaming track" Thanks for sharing, Blade.

[@InspiringPhilosophy]

Thank you for your story! What area of Australia were your people from and what is the name of God in your language?

[@Delgen1951]

@@BeRitCrunk Some people dont believe in the idea that if God speaks to you that you would do everything you can to write down what ever God said for fear of not getting it right or getting it wrong, do not understand that you would want to keep the compete record of what God talked about, as God said it.

[@MLeoM]

@Blade Leo It's good to hear from you, very interesting, I have read about your people in a book, it was a poem probably,, I don't remember much, but I know this,, but I remember the *metaphysical* and *wisdom* part very well, it is incorporated with your people, deep within you,, good to hear from you..

[@jackneefus]

@@BeRitCrunk "it is not unusual for navigation to be done through song" Compare the underground railroad song "Follow the Drinking Gourd." Do not know if this originated in an African tradition. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqiZf5Kbib-DaLc

[@andrewheffel3565]

This video is truly inspiring. I heard a story many years ago: A Christian missionary in the old west was speaking with an American native about the God of the Bible. He listened intently to all she had to say. When she was done, he said, "I know all you have told me about God is true. I have seen him in nature, and in my life. I knew he was with me, I just did not know his name."

[@allycatnaranjo8960]

The Bible even talks about this. Another loss for the atheists.

[@MeanBeanComedy]

​@@allycatnaranjo8960They keep racking up Ls.

[@sigurdholbarki8268]

My daughter is having confirmation classes and the Priest told us a similar story from his own missionary work in Asia. He stood at the bottom of the hill, they came down and listened to him for a while before saying that they knew what he had said was true because they already knew the start of the story and asked to be baptised.

[@INYO121277]

IP is like a strong midfielder in soccer. He can attack, defend, and has creativity to boot. Educated Christians, emulate this guy and open your own Christian apologetics channel. Don't let him work alone!

[@InspiringPhilosophy]

Thank you! :)

[@junelledembroski9183]

I’m not smart enough. I’ll being praying for y’all though.

[@michielvdvlies3315]

true he is like frenkie de jong 3.0 ;-)

[@michielvdvlies3315]

@Akon Ali lol islam allah doesnt even know he is a god muhammad told him

[@michielvdvlies3315]

@Akon Ali muhammed ordered women and babies to be killed....they belong to them! mohammad the murderer ordered of a mother of 4 to be killed cause she wrote a poem about molly.

[@knightoflight8249]

You Deserve a award for this stellar Documentary with a stage and Inspiring speech to boot. 👏👏Well Done Sir, Well Done.

[@JamesAsp]

@Akon Ali It is not literal children as in small kids. It means children as in "people, who makes wrong right and right wrong". Therefore called children as they are like children to an idea. We are also a child to our parents, even when we grow old in age. So to be a child, is in no way entitled to small kids. Hope this helps.

[@eugengolubic2186]

"I barely scratched the surface." Me, uneducated: "Is this a video encyclopedia?"

[@sammathai761]

“And he made from one man every nation of mankind to live on all the face of the earth, having determined allotted periods and the boundaries of their dwelling place, *that they should seek God, and perhaps feel their way toward him and find him.* Yet he is actually not far from each one of us,” ‭‭Acts‬ ‭17:26-27‬ ‭ESV‬‬

[@Sh4rkeBotxD]

Sam Mathai great passage 🙏

[@joerivera8720]

“‘For in him we live and move and have our being.’ As some of your own poets have said, ‘We are his offspring.’ “Therefore since we are God’s offspring, we should not think that the divine being is like gold or silver or stone-an image made by human design and skill. In the past God overlooked such ignorance, but now he commands all people everywhere to repent. For he has set a day when he will judge the world with justice by the man he has appointed. He has given proof of this to everyone by raising him from the dead.”” ‭‭Acts‬ ‭17:28-31‬ ‭NIV‬‬ his name is Yeshua/Jesus the Christ the ONLY name which a person can be SAVED praise God.

[@aspreedacore]

god can be found and not far from us, sounds like god in some way is comprehensible to me? www.trinityexamined.com/the-father-and-jesus-compared/

[@snowrider4495]

And we know for a fact that's impossible! Incest would cause everyone after a couple of generations to die off due to the birth defects from inbreeding!

[@Keesha_Hardy]

@@snowrider4495 Why couldn't God have created the first humans with enough genetic information as to where they could birth all the humans that have ever existed? Knowing who God is, that He is the Creator of the universe, that He is all-knowing, all-powerful, and all-wise, this is not impossible for Him to do.

[@JKMlive]

I've always had a suspicion that ancient cultures might have developed polytheism later. When a good chunk of polytheistic religions tend to have at least an uncreated eternal primordial god. Interesting results IP.

[@boguslav9502]

It is very interesting. Not to mention philosophy early on recognized the one god.

[@jknott1509]

Polytheism is a combo of ancestor worship and personification of natural forces

[@mmyr8ado.360]

If modern scholars believed in evolution, from simple to conplex, why can't they apply it to anthropology?

[@flamixflame2685]

@Akon Ali the trinity isnt a polytheistic belief it is actually monotheistic because all 3 aspects are the same one god, not three seperate gods but the same God

[@ancientmonotheism5118]

Your assumption has been proven to be true based on anthropological and ethnological studies. If you study ancient religious texts, we will find it clearer that polytheism came after.

[@ancientmonotheism5118]

In 2018, I wrote an unpublished work about primitive monotheism in which I quoted Wilhelm Schmidt's works heavily Wilhelm Schmidt wrote a masterpiece on this issue but his works are mostly underrated and the evolunionists tend to cite briefly in their major works. I have been waiting this kind of video on KZbin since 2018. Good job.

[@ll5921]

Hey! I am very interested in this book you speak about. How and when if ever can we read it? Greetings

[@Mikizushi]

I second my friend L L’s question

[@myrddingwynedd2751]

Whilst we might not be able to argue that each culture received divine revelation, it could be argued that the first humans (ie, when humans were smaller in numbers and possibly only one tribe) received divine revelation, and as mankind spread throughout the world and became more diverse in language, culture and appearance, that the initial revelation was remembered and passed on, even if later embellishments were added to accommodate cultural shifts, which then might account for the diversity in interpretation of the initial revelation. In any case, this was a highly informative and well laid out presentation, and it is much appreciated.

[@rodrigorafael.9645]

Wild specullation, humans have never been just one tribe. There where diferent species off homenidae much before humans.

[@myrddingwynedd2751]

@@rodrigorafael.9645 Have you any proof that they were never one tribe?

[@rodrigorafael.9645]

@@myrddingwynedd2751 The burden of proove is in the one making the affirmation, but yes i have. Hunter-gatherer tribes don't get much more than a hundred members, if we came from such a tiny population today we would be severely deficient, if not extinct. Cheetahs were reduced to a few thousand individuals in the remote past and even today suffer from genetic problems of their small genetic diversity . This Tale of all humans came from a single people it's pure mythology, do you have any idea how inbreed Noah's great-grandchildren would be? everyone would be related in some way, Nimrod's generation would be made up of a bunch of severely deformed and infertile people.

[@MB-tb6jy]

From the Islamic perspective, every nation did receive a Messenger.

[@myrddingwynedd2751]

@@rodrigorafael.9645 Doesn't even science say that the human race can be traced back to two parents?

[@BlueNotaMaestro]

Even many polytheistic religions had one main god (Zeus, Jupiter, Ra, Marduk, Assur, etc) and the others were "lesser gods". So at it's core polytheism has traces of monotheism. Brilliant research, this should be aired on History channel for the whole world to see.

[@InspiringPhilosophy]

Thanks, but they are too busy airing shows on how the pyramids are alien space crafts built by the inhabitants of Atlantis.

[@BlueNotaMaestro]

@@InspiringPhilosophy lol, so true. Anyhow, good work mate

[@305thief8]

I understand Zeus but Zeus was created by Kronos and that doesn't really align well maybe if you go back to the first God in Greek Mythology it would make more sense. But I get your point though.

[@hochmeisterulrichoffrankfu8207]

Eliade fits all these gods in the "Uranian" category since they live in the sky, are attributed with rain, thunder, etc. and are the creators of the universe, just like Uranos (Oranos/Uranus) in Greek Mythology. I reccomend reading his book on the history of religions, it's very well done.

[@BurnBird1]

The other gods are not "lesser" in any inherent sense however. Zeus isn't inherently more powerful than say, Poseidon, he just holds as the chief deity of his pantheon, which according to myth he was give by chance, while his brothers got the sea and the underworld. Marduk won the position of chief deity by killing the goddess Tiamat. Whether Marduk or Aššur was the dominant god depended on the political climate, during Babylonian dominance Marduk was supreme, while during Assyrian dominance, Aššur ruled. Polytheistic religions are a lot like modern day sports teams. People are devoted to their teams and see their teams as the best, even if that team preform horribly. Now imagine if there was such a thing as a state-sponsored team (within the country, not like world championships) That team would have the most reach and thus the most supporters.

[@joaomiranda7306]

Seriously, what is there not to like about this video? The script was well researched, the general argument was properly structured and expressed in clear language, the visuals were almost artistically executed; what more do you want? Some people just would eat horse crap and ask for more if the cook was on their team of beliefs.

[@freshbakedclips4659]

The remark is 100 IQ, not gonna lie, I'm steaing this😂

[@annoelzinga791]

I hope you’ll reach billions of KZbin followers. Your work is great. I pray to God He blesses your team that you may continue to find the right stuff and the true witnesses of God for you to share with us and keep being strong in your own Christian faith.

[@InspiringPhilosophy]

Thank you

[@riru363]

Let's pray for him together for that to happen 🙏🙏

[@hegel5816]

Can I translate this in my language...??? As I am from the polytheistic India it will very useful for combating atheist sceptics here...

[@InspiringPhilosophy]

Sure, go ahead

[@hochmeisterulrichoffrankfu8207]

@Thuzar Brahman.

[@desigamer8598]

Thuzar I am also from India ...Hindu gods (including Brahman) are all present within the framework of space time not outside... so everything in this universe is god...

[@nickj5451]

Please do, and God bless you and your work!

[@desigamer8598]

Thuzar The high god for Hindus is their “CASTE” .. They will do whatever to protect their caste... They changed their gods from brahman,Indra,Prajapathi to shiva , vishnu and some low gods like Murugan,Vinayahar,sakthi(wife of shiva) etc...They changed their gods just to save their caste system from the Buddha(who started an ancient revolution against caste system) ... Now Hindus even claim Buddha to be their god as Buddhism today is more caste friendly than it was during the times of Buddha himself...The Hindus will convert to Christianity tomorrow if Christian faith helps to preserve caste system more efficient than Hinduism....

[@MyNameMeansGiftFromGod]

You missed Shangdi, the supreme god of the Chinese, dating back to at least 2000 BC

[@simonyan8399]

That’s how Chinese Christians like me say God in Chinese lol

[@lou4958]

Everyone always miss it. I was shocked when I learned of God in China 🇨🇳

[@igorlopes7589]

​@@simonyan8399Catholics tend to adopt the other name used to describe the supreme chinese deity: Tian/Tianzhu (Heaven/Lord of Heaven)

[@shawndurham297]

Me: There is no way I’m going to watch an hour long KZbin video. IP posts hour long video: I’m deff watching this!

[@junelledembroski9183]

KY ASMR Totally

[@JamesAsp]

@Akon Ali Sahih International Surah An-nisa [4:157]-And for their saying, ‘Indeed, we have killed the Messiah, Jesus, the son of Mary, the messenger of Allah.’ And they did not kill him, nor did they crucify him; but another was made to resemble him to them. This verse above in the Quran affirms that Allah is a deceiver. Now that makes a big problem for Islam as the bible tells this about the deceiver: [Revelation 12:8-9] But the dragon was not strong enough, and no longer was any place found in heaven for him and his angels. And the great dragon was hurled down-that ancient serpent called the devil and Satan, the deceiver of the whole world. He was hurled to the earth, and his angels with him. You and any muslim also need to watch this video: "The Quran, the Bible, and the Islamic Dilemma". May God save your soul.

[@kneo12]

@@JamesAsp it's probably just a copy paste thing

[@kneo12]

@anonymous guy The quran describes Allah as the greatest of deceivers www.answering-islam.org/Shamoun/allah_best_deceiver.htm

[@JamesAsp]

@@carsonwall2400 Amen.

[@cue_khb]

I am a Khasi, an ancient tribe in North East India. We are monotheistic. Our traditions seem to foreshadow Christ but saying this would be offensive to those who still practice the Khasi religion. But my point is, even my ancient tribe is monotheistic.

[@igorlopes7589]

It is truly beautiful how your people managed to preserve memories of things like one single God who created the world and the Fall of Man. Specially since your ancestors lived in a sea of polytheism, it is truly a miracle!

[@cue_khb]

@@igorlopes7589 It is. It is God preserving our people for the eventual coming of the Gospel.

[@ChristianLight1746]

Hello. I'm from Africa and I'm aware of many of the traditional oral lore... I'm Bantu, and generally, almost all Bantus are monotheistic. They also do have a belief in ancestral spirits, which may be compatible with the Catholic view of saints watching over us. There is a tradition of honouring the ancestors, but not necessarily worship Among the Bantus, they believed (Mu)Ngu to be the supreme being. Ngu means high above, or the sky... and depending on the tongue, a prefix would be added...eg in Swahili Mungu and this would mean, the one who is lifted high, or rather the sky God, of the one in the highest place.. As a result of this many Bantus worship God in the highest mountain they find, others say the God is even higher than the highest mountain... I am convinced that, at least the Bantus, most of them, were monotheistic by their oral traditions. There are some Bantus who were strict monotheiss and did not allow witchcraft ie other practices apart from those prescribed... But, the Bantus were not isolated and did interact with other cultures...this I find this Study on the Australian natives to be just fascinating...

[@jaqualdelacroix]

Great work, as always! If you look into the origins of ancient Chinese writing, many of the logograms point to Hebrew religious ideas, and the worship of Shangdi points to very early monotheism.

[@bikesrcool_1958]

I know this is old but I remember some East Asian symbol meant people in a garden or something for the “west”… idk seems cool

[@hochmeisterulrichoffrankfu8207]

While reading Eliade's book on the history of religions, I too uncovered this. It's amazing. Thank you for the documentary, it's very good.

[@hochmeisterulrichoffrankfu8207]

Also, the correct pronounciation is Meer-cha El-ee-ah-deh

[@malvokaquila6768]

Great video IP fantastic research I'm sharing it with my appologetics group

[@InspiringPhilosophy]

Thank you, please share!

[@azilius5302]

I'm just some minutes into the video and shook. The video is so well researched and is more than what i was looking for. I'm a Muslim and i found some people saying that monotheism does not exist outside Abrahamic faiths and is so just a human invention. I wanted to see for myself so i researched two tribes, "The Kapauku Papuans west Guinea" and 'The Dinka of Africa". I found links to advanced and logical monotheism in both of these tribes but i thought it being just two tribes my evidence wasn't as strong but this video can easily help me in making a sufficient case. Thanku sooo soo much and keep up the work.✨

[@evelynalex8787]

Link on the sources that you used to research the Dinka and Kapauku.

[@azilius5302]

@@evelynalex8787 I'm so sorry but i haven't saved the links. I should've mentioned them when i commented. You can google them and there are many books on them as well. May peace be upon you ✨

[@svensvenforkedbeard170]

Are you still Muslim?

[@shayaandanish5831]

My mind is still boggled. How did you make such a detailed video. God bless the believers

[@InspiringPhilosophy]

It is what I do

[@matthanlewis1959]

A wonderful and well-researched end to your trilogy of videos on ancient monotheism. Well done.

[@GazGuitarz]

Great work IP. I'm a 3rd generation Australian from European descent and have since childhood been fascinated by our Indigenous peoples, their culture, spiritual beliefs and their intriguing knowledge of the stars and constellations. I have undertaken some research in the past on these things, but you've really produced an amazing video with this work on indigenous monotheism.

[@annoyingdude76]

IP's videos can replace ''movie night'' with my friends, except they unfortunately don't watch IP. Also, there is even more evidence for Ancient Monotheism when you look into creation stories trough other cultures, from Chinese to Indian. And let's not forget Ur-Monotheism as well. In any case, well done IP

[@NotRiansLuke]

I'm late to the party here, but the visual production on this is absolutely fantastic. You deserve more subscribers.

[@tourmaline7385]

This is awesome! I’ve been reading a lot of Michael Heiser’s work lately, which has helped me connect a lot of dots. Your documentary has helped me connect somevmore dots. Thank you!

[@lai_strength_training]

This is your best video yet!

[@arthur6157]

[Genesis 11:4 NASB] "[4] They said, "Come, let us build for ourselves a city, and a tower whose top [will reach] into heaven, and let us make for ourselves a name, otherwise we will be scattered abroad over the face of the whole earth."" Polytheism and cities. Perhaps we now know specifically why God stopped the building of the city and the tower and scattered the peoples. BTW, from this theory, what would we expect to follow from our modern urban-centered societies and megalopolises? We are too "advanced" for crass idolatry, but idols begin in the heart, mind, and the imagination. This also seems to fit nicely with Heiser's work. The lesser heavenly beings who were servants of the Most High God became lesser deities in the minds of city dwellers seeking help fulfilling their wicked lusts and eventually replaced the one true God in the people's memory. Wow.

[@JamesAsp]

I think you are spot on brother. May God bless you:)

[@phyvo]

It did occur to me that a natural step from polytheism could be to go looking even further down the totem pole for help until there are just people. But it seems like that is not what actually happened. The philosophy (that birthed the modern atheism movement AFAIK) grew out of the Enlightenment, which succeeded the Reformation, i.e. a monotheistic culture.

[@alexs7671]

Note that Eastern Christianity, with its reference to the Church Fathers and their writings, has the exact view of monotheism devolving into other forms of worship. Totally Biblical and totally logical for believers. Thank you for the research you have done. My children are doubting and rejecting Christianity and demanding proofs on an intellectual level. I'm SO grateful for your work. Glory to God in the highest.

[@Ayushgraphy]

Bro Christianity and Judaism are not really monotheistic! We have Trinity in the beginning GODS made the heavens and the earth [el is singular and elohim is plural]

[@salsaniggas8544]

Glory to GOD

[@StanbyMode]

@@AyushgraphyJews are 100% monotheistic, the reason Elohim is in plural is because it is a royal plural, which is common in semitic languages to denote majesty and respect

[@JulioCaesarTM]

It's official IP has the best closing scenes and phrases. From "Ghost in the machine..." To this particular verse from Paul. Beautiful!.

[@auxtas]

You are very correct about Africa. My Igbo tribe in Eastern Nigeria has Chukwu which means the supreme God. Also, we have numerous similarities with Jewish religious practices and culture.

[@InspiringPhilosophy]

Interesting, so in my original script I was going to include he Igbo, but then I come across conflicting reports, some anthropologists said it was really hard to define the Igbo religion and it was neither monotheism or polytheism.

[@auxtas]

@InspiringPhilosophy Yes, it is very difficult to define Igbo religion because of the many gods. But one thing is clear, which I think anthropologists are getting wrong. And that is the very fact that there is a hierarchy of gods in the Igbo Traditional Religions. Among these gods, one is known as CHI-UKWU or CHUKWU. which, by definition and translation, means the supreme and biggest god. This god has no shrine, no artifact, while other gods have shrines and are seen as smaller gods. The CHUKWU is said to be the one invisible and all-powerful creator god. He is also called CHINEKE, which means the "creator God." It is for that reason that 90% of every Igbo tribal name begins with CHI (God) or has CHI in the middle or at the end. All my family's names have CHI in them. My dad's name is OkwuCHIukwu (the word of God). Mom's name: NkeCHInyere (what God gave). My late brother's name: CHIbuike (God is power/strength). Elder brother's name: CHInedu (God leads). My name is CHIdiebube (God is mighty). My sister's name is CHIdinma (God is good). Note: My tribe couldn't have had 90% of our names containing CHI if there is no sense of the supreme God. If not, there would have been an identification to the particular god the names are making claims to. I strongly believe that african anthropologists are more Western than African. Anyone who wants to study the native people needs to study their language and the culture and not just ask questions. Getting the answer to one's question doesn't guarantee grasping the answer within its cultural context. Even African scholars do not speak every dialect, and language in African talks more of understanding the tribal spiritualities. Even within the tribes, there are local religions and spiritualities. But, what I stated about CHI is very universal across the Igbo tribe of Eastern Nigeria. Also, it is this idea of a one supreme God that made Christianity flourished in Igbo land through the Capuchin and Irish Catholic missionaries. First, in the 15th century and again in the 19th century when the Anglicans came with the British missionaries with the presence of the colonial masters.

[@InspiringPhilosophy]

So what is the view of the lesser gods? Are they worshiped, or just venerated?

[@auxtas]

@@InspiringPhilosophy the lesser gods are worshipped too but as servants of Chukwu. That's where the polytheism comes in and makes it different from Judeochristian religion.

[@InspiringPhilosophy]

I see, seems more towards the polytheistic side on the spectrum, that is why I ultimately didn’t include it. Although it is not polytheism in the strong sense.

[@Epiousios18]

This deserves much more attention. Great documentary.

[@meccamiles7816]

So westerners, in large, part just mistook multiple names for Creator for polytheism.... I can buy that. Moreover it would seem that it takes an empire of cultures to *regress* into polytheism.

[@yndsu]

Regression makes more sense. Heh, theory of evolution (as was pointed out in another comment) is all about the change from simple to complex. And as IP very well presented, it seems to be the case with monotheism to polytheism also.

[@rodrigorafael.9645]

@@yndsu No this is wrong, Evolution is not Simple to Complex.

[@yndsu]

@@rodrigorafael.9645 so evolution is not how at the start there were only single celled organisms that then evolved through unguided random mutation until it ended up with complex life like humans? Because that is how it is usually presented, or at least I understand the presentation, and find thoroughly unconvincing. If that is not out, then what is it? Instead of just saying that something is not, why don't you educate me and tell me what it in fact is?

[@rodrigorafael.9645]

@@yndsu First im not you school teacher, its not my fault you dont know it. The evolution in common sense does have this sense of growth and accumulation. but in the academy where science is done, evolution is the same as the theory of natural selection, which consists in the fact that the fittest organisms are selected, survive in the environment, reproduce and pass on their characteristics to their descendants. It is not accumulative, things that were previously useful but now are not can be lost, such as snake legs. We now have fossils of prehistoric snakes with vestigial legs. Just as whales still have the vestigial bones of their old legs. The same way you and I have Coccix, A vestigial tail at the end of our spine. Dinosaurs the Birds ancestors have teeth and modern Birds dont.

[@yndsu]

@@rodrigorafael.9645 OK, so you what is the explanation for the first of their kind? Like where did the first whale come from? Did it come from a more primitive organism? But you said that this can't be as that would be evolution from simple to complex. Or the first ape that evolved to all the different species and then human. Or first feline or canine. So at best the evolution as you describe it can possibly suggests how we got so many different species, but it says nothing about the actual origin of life.

[@blackiebori]

When studying anthropology in college and doing independent research, I found the Australian Aborigines to be some of the most interesting groups of indigenous peoples to study. This ancient monotheism topic re-sparks my interest in them.

[@Hannodb1961]

Secular "scientists" who impose their materialistic worldview on the evidence - even when it doesn't fit - is the embodiment of Romans 1.

[@FarmersAreCool]

That material reductionism shit. Science is trying to deny all things not material, like the psyche, then there's things like honor, loyalty, virtue, nope out the window I cannot weigh and measure such things. They must not exist.

[@FarmersAreCool]

This is a global left brain totalitarian dictatorship. The Right Brain is being sealed up. The Road to Righteousness, from unconscious action back to conscious actions.

[@Hannodb1961]

@@FarmersAreCool The irony is that materialism is refuted by your own consciousness. Nothing in the properties of matter gives us any reason to believe that it is capable of producing consciousness if you arange it a certain way. Yet they will call that an "argument from ignorance" or "god-of-the-gaps" argument. Not only is it not an argument from ignorance, as it is based on what we know of the properties of matter and consciousness, but they're committing the falacy of assuming the answer while the verdict is still out: When the data doesn't support materialism, it could not possibly be because materialism is wrong. No, its just because we have insufficient data, and more data will inevitably support materialism. Now that is an argument from ignorance.

[@FarmersAreCool]

@@Hannodb1961 The self. The conscious projection we use to interact with 3d reality. The 7 sins and virtues are a spectrum to keep us within a understandable range of actions which can then have value judgement applied. The ten Commandments a system by which using written script we can verify governments and limit their power within a range. Remove the ten and scriptur and you have a government not limited to any story, that in UNBOUND. That is anarchy. That signifies a transition of empires. And the Air reeks with blood.

[@jerichosmite2140]

@@Hannodb1961 Well said. Would begging the question apply? Serious question.

[@laurengaskell2098]

Such high-quality video, and so much research into it! Warm thanks to you, brother!

[@jessecamping]

This was Absolutely Fantastic !! Clearly you did a tremendous amount of Research !

[@gavinhurlimann2910]

jessecamping: Well said.

[@jessecamping]

@@gavinhurlimann2910 Hi Gavin Yes it was all That and More !!!

[@misseli1]

Looking forward to watching this! *edit:* Finished watching. This was a fascinating video!!

[@MLeoM]

*Impeccable!!! Impeccable video IP!* How do you create such high quality, fully detailed and so much well worked on videos! That so much work in there! So much,,,, it's very very hard!! Giving so much time being consistent and calm headed and giving all efforts is the only way this is possible! Wow! You amaze me, sir! I understand all the work that goes in your video and whether one might notice it or not I just can't look over this,,,, wow! Amazing!

[@crazyitalianguy000]

Really good video, i'll express my respect trough a meme: Aboriginal kid: Mom can we covert to christianity? Mom: We already have christianity at home. Christianity at home:

[@NadaVerse]

An interesting perspective indeed.

[@dandeliontea7]

Dude this is so good. I'm Australian and have had some interesting chats with Aboriginal Christian friends after reading Heiser. Well done!

[@Dht1kna]

This is my new favorite video of yours

[@Alkemisti]

A Finnish scholar of Assyrian culture, Simo Parpola, has theorized that ancient Assyrians had an esoteric monotheist tradition. While the common people practiced polytheism, priests and scholars believed that all deities were manifestations or aspects of Assur, the only real God. This belief, he says, was expressed in a symbol system named the tree of life (compare to Kabbalah and its _sefirot_ system). If Parpola's theory is correct, either the priests might have developed a more sophisticated interpretation of their polytheistic religion, or they might have merely kept alive an older understanding that had been buried under common exoteric beliefs.

[@lionhound2506]

IP is killing it! This is great stuff!!

[@gavinhurlimann2910]

@Jim: Ditto that Jim!

[@gavinhurlimann2910]

@Jim: Gotcha Jim. Feel free to shoot me an email or contact me via WhatsApp: [e-mail] You can get me on Skype, Messager & Zoom as well. God bless :)

[@sencorbrn33u22]

@Akon Ali honestly you are so ignorant it is funny, keep on copy and pasting 😂 who told you we worship 3 gods, your mom and dad? Educate yourself idiot

[@jeffphelps1355]

IP this is great content. Your bringing apologetics to a new level.

[@correctchristian4255]

MJ, this is really good stuff. Thank you for all of the work you do for us. It is very appreciated.

[@InspiringPhilosophy]

Thank you

[@helmsscotta]

I see that even the Australian gods had trouble with the emu.

[@Ididntaskforahandleyoutube]

lol

[@farhan00]

This is exactly the position of Islam, specifically at 35:30. The "he was upon water" struck me pretty hard. We say that too.

[@gaipa2006]

Dude, you muslims claim everything from the past.

[@forgetfulstranger]

@@gaipa2006 well duh, since Islam's scripture, the Quran is directly from Allah (God) it's not shocking that there'd be overlap in other traditions as Allah ﷻ sent prophets to all the people's of the world. In fact, if there's any religion that the view of this video is in line with the most, it's Islam.

[@kofibonsu8466]

@@forgetfulstranger oh my oh my, stop being deceived

[@ordhinv.hohenheim5009]

@@kofibonsu8466 let him believe in his faith. If faith make him better.

[@browserboy1984]

@@ordhinv.hohenheim5009 "better" is defined differently in each religion, so your imposed belief has no legitimate meaning.

[@_sarah.]

Inspiring Philosophy, I really want to thank you for the work you do. The videos are creative, thorough, complete, and well done. God bless you and keep on making many more such videos for His glory and for our edification! 😊

[@kylereece5511]

I’m reminded of what Tolkien once said about the various mythologies around the world being echoes of the one “myth” we know to be true, that of Christ. It’s an interesting concept to think about.

[@gleasonparker1684]

The graphics are great in this video and the sound is loud enough to hear. Thanks for all the work you do I'm happy to support you.

[@fhsanders5553]

A very nice video, not only interesting but also well made. You got a new subscriber May I ask which program you use for editing and where you get the stock footage from?

[@InspiringPhilosophy]

Thank you! I use adobe premiere and after effects. I get a lot of stock footage from video blocks and envato

[@daddada2984]

That idea that it all start form mono.. and from transfer of knowledge, people add, subtract & changed things in it.. from errors of self-righteousness, to selfish gains & also the deception of the devil & etc. Great insightful video..

[@alanylizardo]

amazing content. amazing and thorough CITED SOURCES , we love all of this

[@MrJul12]

Very insightful video!. Definetally reminds me of a verse from the Quran "And We certainly sent into every nation a messenger, [saying], "Worship Allah and avoid Taghut." And among them were those whom Allah guided, and among them were those upon whom error was [deservedly] decreed. So proceed through the earth and observe how was the end of the deniers" (Quran 16 : 36)

[@seeqr9]

The zeitgeist people could learn a thing or two about references from this production.

[@InspiringPhilosophy]

They cannot reference what there is no source for

[@alanylizardo]

good point

[@recellenc4690]

@@InspiringPhilosophy THIS TOPIC IS STILL UNKNOWN AMONG THE CHRISTIANS IN THE WEST & EAST... COULD YOU PLEASE INVESTIGATE & PERHAPS MAKE IT VIRAL? 👍👍👍JESUS IN DAO DE JING FOR CHINESE, LAOZI, LAO TSE, TAOISM" Tonton "YESUS DALAM TAO TE CHING UNTUK ORANG CHINA, JESUS IN DAO DE JING FOR CHINESE, LAOZI, LAO TSE, TAOISM" di KZbin. PS. I'm sorry, It's in my language, i haven't find information in English, Idk

[@adammeade1428]

They could...but they won’t. They’ve exhibited a will to ignore all information rather than amend their claims.

[@desigamer8598]

Tony Droid Hindus don’t have law of non-contradiction... so it’s too difficult to do that... but these faiths needs to be addressed...

[@noelroga4593]

The amount of research needed for this video is admirable. Full respect IP..

[@davidtompkins5000]

This idea really hit me after visiting the Temple of Heaven in Bejing China. There's one room that means to me to show a transition from worship of the "God of Heaven", to worshiping "heaven" at that temple.

[@adammeade1428]

Production quality is on point! Great stuff, Michael!

[@utopiabuster]

I've listened to this several times and have to say this is some of your best work so far. I'm hoping you do a similar version on atheism, as atheism was never an ideological position in the history of Man. If atheism had become the premier ideological position Man would never have advanced any further than hunter gatherers as evidenced by the oldest atheist culture, African Pygmies. As always, God Bless.

[@azilius5302]

Exactly and if he makes a video on it I'd be so excited.

[@Tzimiskes3506]

Considering atheism never played a role in science like Christianity... I think we definitely would have exterminated our entire species long ago with atheistic belief...

[@pentelegomenon1175]

Pagans in ancient Rome believed that paganism was the most rational belief system, and that non-pagans were just uneducated fools. There's a reason why the most bookish and aloof character in Hamlet is a devout pagan.

[@Ryan-kv7yt]

One thing this video makes me think of is my religious studies classes in undergrad. At one point we learned about all the Adam and Eve like stories in different religions. One example was Prometheus in Greek mythology. They drew the similarities by identifying the God/god figure; a messenger from heaven who gave humanity some gift of knowledge; and the original humans. While I saw the similarities, one thing that stuck out to me was that in all the non Biblical stories, the messenger figure who rebelled was seen as good and then the god figure would go punish the messenger in a way that made the god figure seem cruel. I, as a Christian, thought it kind of look like the same original story being retold but sinful generations believed the lie that the devil was just giving us the gift of knowledge (or some other thing) and that God was a cruel being for keeping that gift or knowledge from us

[@rocketdogticker]

No idea who did this documentary but very good job I've spent 40 years doing this. So I'm very impressed you're very correct. Islam has been around since Adam(as) Shaytaan gets people to worship the prophets as time goes on. G-d never left any nation alone 124,000 prophets(may peace and blessings be on all of them)

[@bareit98]

"The Christians got their idea of the fall of man from the aborigines." -Richard Carrier 2020...probably

[@InspiringPhilosophy]

Is he serious?

[@bareit98]

@@InspiringPhilosophy No. I made that quote up as something he would say given his statements regarding his Christ mythicism.

[@lloydmunga4961]

Mr Carrier is a malfunctioning unit

[@InspiringPhilosophy]

Nice

[@colinguyan9704]

@Sacred Heart Of Christ Ministries This proves the christian god is true, then was it inspired by these religions. It's amazing how you can see the two possibilities yet think the one that supports your religion is more likely. I'd say this was interesting and is another nail in the coffin that is christianity. Different religions starting up independently that don't share most of there beliefs suggests that religion is hard wired in humans and we make up the details to fit our surroundings.

[@okie725]

Awesome video! Thanks so much for this. As a believer, of course this makes sense to me since Noah and his sons did repopulate the world after the flood so it follows that their descendants would have heard the same revelations and stories from their elders. Sure, the stories evolved into different versions given the passage of time and the dispersion of Noah's descendants into the wider world. What's amazing was how much of the revelations of (and about) God were retained up until recent times by peoples most condescendingly call "primitive" just because they do not pursue material things and have this belief that mankind is a custodian of God's creation rather than absolute "owners" (who can do what they please) of it.

[@davidblack3173]

I just eat these videos up. I’m so enthralled by ancient religions and their similarities and differences.

[@mishterpreshident]

I suspect that the "modern" people of every age assume humanity's ancient ancestors were "simple" -- incapable of formulating the profound thoughts we have in OUR generation (or OUR civilization). However, historical research shows our ancient ancestors were evidently just as intelligent as us. If they could build structures we STILL can't imitate, surely they were just as capable of wondering "The Meaning of Life." Moreover, the idea that a supreme creator made everything has got to be one of the very first ideas that pop into someone's head when pondering "how all this got here." In fact it's weird to think that anyone at any time for any reason could conceptualize the existence of MANY of anything without first conceptualizing ONE. If homo-sapiens has truly been around for 300K years, we've probably been grappling with the question, "How many gods?" for just as long, and the potential answers are pretty obvious: (a) zero, (b) one, or (c) more than one.

[@samsmith6279]

People then were as smart as we are today, in terms of being able to process information and use it to their advantage, they must have been wise,nas well since life experiences are wisdom. They might not have had algebra or much mathematical sophistication but these are essentially technologies out of their reach at that time. Knowledge is built upon. Are we primitive and simple people now because we will seem to be in the future?

[@comradekenobi6908]

The reason humanity were as advanced as today is due to the back breaking work of our ancestors They created from nature, trees rocks minerals phones

[@moshekallam1070]

So much this.

[@davidjanbaz7728]

VERY GOOD, Don Richardson wrote 2 other books Lord's of the Earth and his first Peace Child, both show traditions that missionaries have learned from primitive tribes that they used to explain the Christian Gospel. The tribe that used the Peace child also had treachery as it highest value and thought Judas was great when they first heard the Gospel. That was much more monotheistic ideas than i expected;and on every continent.

[@zarla4204]

Great video, keep up the good work!! Btw did you really read all these books?? XD

[@InspiringPhilosophy]

I read a lot of them. Some of them I just read the relevant sections

[@x-popone6817]

@Akon Ali are u stupid? Rev 2:23 is about people following Jezebel. Just like people are Called "the devils children". It is not literally babies. Revelation is a highly symbolic book. Muhammad banned that? Is that why he commanded killing all unbelievers? Lol, hes a pedophile, sex with a 9 year old.

[@ferrywijaya2557]

From this video, I can infer 'the highest virtue in ancient society is order, not morality'. @InspiringPhilosophy can you give us several other sources for this idea? This is very powerful, as many 'peaceful' countries in reality has high suicide rate, low happiness, etc.

[@blackiebori]

Personally, I would have titled this video "The Case for _Prehistoric_ Monotheism."

[@megaton179]

Good thinking, because Christianity and Judaism are also ancient, and also Islam to a certain extent. But the idea is that these many other unknown or poorly known examples around the world are not only independent of those three vastly more famous examples, but also predate them. Indeed, the Bible itself says as much, with their being a bunch of generations of patriarchs, some of whom worshipped the one biblical God, both before and after the Flood, well before the Hebrews; and with the Hebrews themselves having devolved into paganism for awhile, including Terah, Abraham's own father.

[@reginaldodonoghue9253]

I feel as though there are some ideas which are too close to genesis to be mere coincidence, such as the spirit of God hovering over the waters.

[@InspiringPhilosophy]

Perhaps but that is why skeptics proposed missionary influence, which was total speculation

[@armandvega2752]

@@InspiringPhilosophy Speaking of skeptics, I once got into an argument with a Jesus mythicist (he claimed not to be a mythicist but his arguments said otherwise) who argued that of Jesus was inspired from Hercules. Not joking, he honest to God was convinced that Hercules and Jesus were similar. 🤦🏾‍♂️ He kept pointing out 3 vague similarities, (that I easily debunked with facts and evidence) kept using recycled fallacies (no contemporary evidence for Jesus etc.) and even thought that the Eucharist had pagan origins. Again I debunked his claims with facts and evidence but the guy wouldn’t budge, kept saying “it wasn’t written in the Old Testament, Jesus could have copied that from pagan cults” yet he never provided any evidence to back these claims up and kept using words like “could have” or “probably” or “this may have been inspired” and so on. I’ll admit that I got angry and lost my patience with him, but in my defense his argument was incredibly stupid. At the end of the debate the guy accused me of mixing my theological beliefs with scholarly fact (I tried to be as objective and impartial as possible) and then told me I wasn’t qualified for these arguments and that I should stay out of scholarly debates. While I admit that I don’t have the best debate skills, the guy was just being a stubborn idiot who refused to see reason. I debunked all his arguments but he kept trying to dismiss my refutations and accuse me of straw manning. Just goes to show it’s very difficult to take Jesus mythicists seriously. I know this was off topic but It was on my mind and I just needed to vent.

[@rodrigorafael.9645]

The name of this is confirmation bias.

[@MadolcheGabbana]

IP! Yes! Brother Michael praises be unto our true triune LORD God the Most High! (Not AT ALL trying to steal any thunder) this is exactly the same conclusion when I began to look into the origin of religion, and my usual spiel about how I looked into early iconographic grave stones, Sumerian texts, Mesopotamian texts etc. etc. I am glad the Holy Spirit has affirmed this early theory I came to and blessings that someone who did even more thorough research than me came to similar conclusions. I originally began to doubt Atheism as a truth when I accepted there is a problem of evil in the world. That began my pursuit for the truth. This was what started a lot of my acceptance of a God, and that it’s obvious some sort of flood did occur in earlier ancient accounts which do not take away from Noah’s ark, but increase the likely hood of such an event occurring. (Albeit I also feel Enoch explains who the other “gods” were and the falling away from Monotheism while increasing in knowledge of herbs, magical practices, weapon and metallurgy, etc. as described in the account of Enoch. A lasting oral tradition; also accounted for at the end of Enoch and how it was distributed orally by Enoch unto his sons and the men of the tribes who came to hear.) The Rainbow Serpent is also eerily similar to the only physical description we get for the fallen anointed Cherub, an insight into this angel perhaps taking on the image innocently ascribed to the All Father and where we continue in that account this being was trying to make himself like the Most High. Connection, after connection, and my stubborn atheistic mind could not deny the evidence in respect to intellectual honesty and integrity. This later sent me to look into if even God existed as well btw albeit this is out of the time frame of earlier, and I stumbled upon Michael’s earlier videos, and things on the Kalam cosmological argument etc. Any way, thank you IP, ty Michael, even so thank you God! Christ LORD Jesus, the Word and Son, of the Spirit, from the Father, all in all God the Most High.

[@MadolcheGabbana]

@Chris S Sounds like a theory I had early on before accepting Christ as well. He's a enlightened person who was showing us that the power of the Self is in Humanity, but Christ even by means of belief in and from God is that same power is in the hands of humanity. So even with out your theory, (not yours, but one of others even before us) God affirms in Christ that we as humans have the right to the inheritance we had innately as co-owners in God's creation. A right to the throne we gave up, and habitually give up unto evil. You have views similar to Gnostic beliefs and the like. You can break it to me anyway you like brother. If you considered your position logically, and the God we serve is evil, and Jesus Christ was a man to break us out of that cycle, then why or what is the purpose or limitations of such a deity? Alot more why's and questions pop up. But we're at where we're at. He meets us where we're at. I can only urge you to keep reflecting on the realities of your claim. Maybe look into who Herod was, and Rome's manipulation prior to Yeshua coming into the mix. Maybe you have. idk, I can't assume to know what you know.

[@baberoot1998]

Your analysis of our world, (all of your videos), are well thought out, researched, and well presented. Quite amazing actually. I am a firm follower of your channel. The enlightenment and honesty you bring...is spot on. I know we all have bias...(meaning...I know you believe in a Creator/Designer), but I have seen your honesty against any possible bias, many times. Cognitive dissonance is something no one can accuse you of. And that to me...is the true mark, of someone really seeking the truth. Just wanted you to know...there is someone out there...who sees your research for the genius it is, and can truly appreciate it. You are very honest with yourself. I appreciate that.

[@pJ005-k9i]

Great ending with Romans

[@InspiringPhilosophy]

Thanks

[@adeedas]

Well done - very informative with beautiful pictures, as usual

[@treadingtheway3730]

These adds to the belief that all humans today originated from a family of monotheist, the family of noah. And from one point, the tower of babel event scattered all people.

[@broelius4230]

Nearly all world relegion have a father god figure, in thier belife...could it be mankind were calling on the name, father god the creator of heaven and Earth, befor Nimrod came along..after all, nearly all the gods in pagan relegion have a father..

[@broelius4230]

@Akon Ali Al lah the stone idol can speak...where did u get that from...

[@DrMarceloSantos]

Very nice movie. Congratulations. Nice research, laying out the evidences, suggesting interpretations and leaving the field open.

[@juancarlosaliba4866]

So this is why Jesus commanded the Great Commission! Pagans have a concept of a monotheistic god. They just need to know the one true God now revealed in Jesus Christ! Blessed be the Father, the Son and the Spirit now and forever! The Venerable Fulton J. Sheen is right all along. Concepts of monotheistic worship among pagans is the pagan version of the Expectation which Israel has in their Hebrew Scriptures.

[@InspiringPhilosophy]

True if you read what Paul does in acts 17

[@Crimsonterminator100]

@@InspiringPhilosophy so @Acts17Apologetics?

[@micahhenley589]

Hello. All the different gods in this video are worthless idols. The penalty for idolatry is Hell(Revelation 21:8). Thankfully the bible also says that God is rich in mercy and grace. That is why He sent His son to save us from our sin(John 3:16, Romans 5:8). This is why we must tell people the gosple of Jesus Christ.

[@lias694]

@Akon Ali Christianity does not worship three different gods. The trinity is a fundamental expression of god in its original form (the father), human form that came to set us free (the son), and inspiration giving form (Holy Spirit)... all of which is the same entity. Also who are you to claim Judaism as a racist religion? Shouldn't you as a Muslim not turn a blind eye to the horrendous atrocities committed against other religions, women, and anyone who doesn't take your stance. If The Christians are pagan, and the Jews racist, surely that means Islam is made up of warmongers claiming to come from peace.

[@forgetfulstranger]

@@micahhenley589 bizarre that those who do idolatry are in hell when all Christians are idolators as the worship Jesus (pbuh)

[@ronald556]

Thank you for the sources and taking the time to make this well put video

[@briannahayes7178]

Quran : In the name of God, the Gracious, the Merciful. 1. Say, “He is God, the One. 2. God, the Absolute. 3. He begets not, nor was He begotten. 4. And there is none comparable to Him.” ( this is why we say Islam is the first religion and it is the truth)

[@jldmistery6840]

Wow ! Big compliments for this research, very interesting and definetely learned me new things. This new evidence definetely deserves more attention in my opinion. What is the music at the end of the video though ? Really beautiful! Great docu!

[@RadicOmega]

The Juggernaut strikes again!

[@MaksProger]

What?

[@terencetizirai125]

I am Shona just one point, traditional sabbath is not every so often, it is every Thursday and in the rural areas all work is forbidden

[@captainunload]

Sounds like the ancient cultures may have retained some memory of Yahweh worship and carried it along with them for quite some time after the fall and after the flood. Yahweh worship was the original kind, at least in the Garden and presumably sometime after! "At that time people began to call upon the name of the LORD." -Genesis 4:26b

[@alanbutler7712]

Unfortunately, that verse has been mistranslated referring to Enosh. The Hebrew specifically states that they began to call something by God's name, but it wasn't God, i.e. it was their idols they started creating. You can see this in the early Targums, (commentaries by early Hebrew/Jewish scholars.) You can see some excellent videos by Chuck Missler.

[@captainunload]

@@alanbutler7712 Interesting. I don't know enough about that to comment.

[@gaipa2006]

Other religions were created by Satan in order to worship him and mislead people from the true God.

[@ivangudelj3928]

@@captainunload even in the bible god mentions other gods therefore yahwew wasnt the first name or god

[@ivangudelj3928]

@@gaipa2006 here we deal with credible sources

[@captainabez7086]

This is very interesting and unbiased, great work!

[@TheGeneralGrievous19]

I highly recommend 'The Everlasting Man' by G.K. Chesterton. He speaks of primal monotheism theory among other things concerning anthropology, religion and Truth of Christianity. God bless You! ✝️

[@MaksProger]

In regards to Christianity, I guarantee you that you're a heretic. I will achieve eternity of happiness being free from God's rule. You think it's impossible, and hell is only alternative to serving your god? Well, that's your herecy. That's why God, if he exists, loves me more than you

[@Tzimiskes3506]

@@MaksProger heretic spotted...

[@MarcusWoodOfficialVideos]

As an additional hypothesis for why monotheistic traditions might evolve to polytheism be that when the differing tribes encountered one another and integrated, by way of religious compromise between difference in beliefs they could have just decided to worship both as lesser deities? Just something I thought might make sense :)

[@briannahayes7178]

Quran: And verily We have raised in every nation a messenger, (proclaiming): Serve Allah and shun false gods. Then some of them (there were) whom Allah guided, and some of them (there were) upon whom error had just hold. Do but travel in the land and see the nature of the consequence for the deniers! ( every nation of people on earth throughout time we’re given a messenger telling the about the High God who is one and creator of all things but some denied and added polytheistic practices)

[@ic.xc.]

watching this during my quarantine. Too good.

[@Archangel657]

Outstanding work! Amazing job! Btw 24:04 "Google Play Books" 🤔🤔🤔

[@InspiringPhilosophy]

Yep? What about google play books?

[@teckwee18]

Shouldn't be the source be the title of the book rather than how the books were source? ;)

[@NaldaOfAnotherWorld]

fantastic video, very well inteperted information and great book suggestions. Thank you!

[@sunset2.00]

Absolute monotheism is the safest route in my openion why add words when you can get by without.

[@andrewpearson1903]

Superb. Thank you for doing the research and making this doc

[@KaoXoni]

Thank you for giving me the concept of adopting "more useful deities" and the ideas of convenience, bargaining and instrumentalization behind it. Ist was a lightbulb moment all of its own.

[@InspiringPhilosophy]

You welcome. How so?

[@kellencolewright]

Historian Bill Cooper’s book “After the Flood” is an excellent work that dives deeply into this truth in the early chapters of the book. Starting out as a skeptic, He spent over 25 years researching these topics, as well as European genealogical connections to Japheth.

[@charliesmith3777]

Wonderful analysis!! Thank you.

[@danai3630]

This video is so good, the amount of research and references in it motivate me to look deeper into it