Why might the requirement of only one god be difficult for the Hebrews as they emerged from pastoral life to an agricultural one?
Responses
A The Hebrews were attracted to the fertility and agricultural gods.
B People who practiced monotheism were known to be unsuccessful farmers.
C The Hebrews had never tried monotheism before and they were afraid of the consequences for leaving their polytheistic gods.
D As a pastoral people, the Hebrews practiced polytheism so the switch to monotheism was difficult when agriculture societies emerged
1 answer
A The Hebrews were attracted to the fertility and agricultural gods.