“If this step from monotheism to monism goes too far, in what ways can Judaism respond to a postmodern desire for Oneness?”

“We brought monotheism to a pagan world, and guaranteed women's rights in marriage.”

“Avraham was trying to start the spread of monotheism in place of polytheism.”

“Moderns have imagined him a monotheist, but he seems rather to have preached a harmonious polytheism, without conflict among the gods.”

“Hindus are truly monotheist but worship many gods and goddesses and see the same God in them.”

“One of the most poignant stories of the Torah tells us about Abraham, the first monotheist, and his relationship with God.”

“There may be a Cupid like figure as well, but there is always a love goddess except in monotheisms.”

“In their view, many people who claim to be monotheists are actually polytheists and idolaters.”

“As staunch monotheists, for example, they saw the entire universe as the seamless work of God.”

“This paternity became gradually restricted to Moslems alone, who are the only true monotheists.”