What is the significance of monotheism as practiced by the ancient Hebrews?

A.
People choose to worship one God out of many.
B.
People are an accident of evolution.
C.
God has a relationship with his people.
D.
God leaves people alone to fend for themselves.

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The significance of monotheism as practiced by the ancient Hebrews is best captured by:

C. God has a relationship with his people.

This reflects the foundational belief in a singular, covenantal God who is actively involved in the lives of the Hebrews, guiding, commanding, and establishing a relationship with them, in contrast to the polytheistic traditions of surrounding cultures.