How did the religious beliefs of the ancient Israelites differ from those of other nearby peoples?
A. The Israelites believed in many gods, while other peoples believed in only one God.
B. The Israelites believed in only one God, while other peoples believed in many gods.
C. The Israelites had written records of their religious beliefs, while other peoples did not.
D. The Israelites believed in an all-knowing, all-powerful God, while other peoples’ gods shared power.
The answer is b.
If you study the bible, the isrealites were chosen to be God's people, they were a nation who feared one God, whereas other nations believed in many gods.