Which Group Were Monotheists?

The three religions of Judaism, Christianity and Islam readily fit the definition of monotheism, which is to worship one god while denying the existence of other gods.

Who were the first monotheists?

High on the list is the Egyptian pharaoh Akhenaten (1353-1336 BCE), often referred to as the first monotheist. During the Amarna Period, Akhenaten promoted the worship of Aten, the symbol of the sun, as the highest form of worship, and eliminated the worship of Amon-Ra at Luxor, who was the dominant god at the time.

Which ancient civilizations were monotheistic?

The Hebrews, Persians, and Muslims, on the other hand, believed their God was sovereign and practiced monotheism. Before the introduction of Islam into Iran, Persians were practicing one of the very oldest monotheistic religions, Zoroastrianism.