answersLogoWhite

0

When Hammurabi came to power, Mesopotamia was polytheistic. His capital was Babylon, and consequently he made its god, Marduk, the chief god. Later, after his death, Babylon ruled over all of Mesopotamia and Marduk became more important in the kings' hands with the aim of keeping central power (and priest, + religion). People satrted to consider the other gods as Marduk's aspects. Soon, these gods went under Marduk's realm - politics: One ruler, one kind of religion, one god, keeping the other existing gods and their temples with priests away from the power.

User Avatar

Wiki User

9y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

Where does monotheism apply?

The word Monotheism applies in contexts that refer to the worship of One God. According to tradition, Western Monotheism was founded by Abraham.


Which type of religion is Islam?

It is a religion of monotheism. Refer to question below for more information.


Is this the correct way to use monotheism in a sentence many believe that monotheism is the only way of life?

I would argue strongly that this is not correct. Monotheism is a philosophy or belief, and does not by itself refer to a specific 'way of life'.


What god does monothiest religions believe in?

Since it is monotheism (belief in one god) almost all of them refer to their god simply as 'God'.


Is Hammurabi a person or a place?

Hammurabi is a person. King Hammurabi was the sixth ruler of ancient Babylon. He lived from 1818 BC (BCE) to 1750 BC (BCE). BC = Before Christ BCE = Before Common Era BC and BCE refer to the same time period. Use whichever abbreviation your teacher suggests.


Do Christians believe in monotheism?

Yes. That is the definition of monotheism.


What do Monotheism believe in?

Monotheism is the belief of one god.


Who was Hammurabi and what did he?

the hammurabi code


What are great facts about hammurabi?

Hammurabi is known for being the maker of the code of Hammurabi


What is the defition of monotheism?

Monotheism is the belief of only one god.


What does the Hebrew idea of monotheism mean?

Monotheism is the belief in only one God.


Is monotheism a noun?

Yes, monotheism is a noun. It refers to the belief in the existence of only one God.