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The Evolution of Religious Thoughts: From Geographical Gods to Universal Monotheism

As philosophies advanced, the gods of the East—El, Baal, Moloch, and Yahweh—gradually transitioned from local, mountain, or fire deities to universal, all-knowing, and omnipotent beings. This process was influenced by cross-cultural encounters, trade, and philosophical debates, leading to a theological landscape where Yahweh was depicted less as a volcano god and more as the Supreme Lord of all existence.

The biblical narrative, shaped by this syncretic evolution, labels ancient practices of human sacrifice and polytheistic worship as barbaric, polemicizing against the old gods to establish a monotheistic faith centered on Yahweh—craftsman, creator, and sustainer.