Yes, and arguments are made for there being more than just "coincidence".
In other words, there can be religions changing, so forth, bringing about these similarities. One g-d or goddess can be a changed name other g-d or goddess, agreed.
Religious answer, yes.
More involved answer, perhaps, as 'kings are set up'...(?)
So, generally, yes.[definition of 'Israel'?
Actually an interesting question, Biblically.
Great question/discussion idea.
I on the other hand, do not do that. In other words, not the 'backwards' approach you are proposing for [religious people
[[Further, definition of religious people etc etc
Gnostic
Agnostic
Personal
Impersonaal
In other words, what you "find", is going to be your perception...
Good question
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That being said, [criticism for a non-answer, perhaps a combination of those attributes.
Monotheism meaning worship, of One God,
with...
Demogods [[angels,
Sometimes the Angels might just be called 'angels'...
So, what I consider monotheism [[One God of worship
How about we start with the concept 'differentiation' you presented at the latter part of your commentary.
Not noting that, at the base level, same names, [Biblically], etc.
Same texts, same Bible, without a clear 'differentiation' contextually.
Further back is/if possible pre-biblical...