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Ludwig, Theodore M. 2006. <i>[https://www.amazon.com/Sacred-Paths-West-Theodore-Ludwig/dp/013153906X The Sacred Paths of the West]</i>. 3rd ed. Upper Saddle River, N.J: Pearson Prentice Hall.: This book looks at the development of Western theology in ancient periods. The development of Western religion has multiple roots, from its polytheistic origins to influences from the east, including Persia and the Zoroastrian religion.
Porter, Barbara N., ed. 2000. <i>[https://www.amazon.co.uk/One-God-Many-Transactions-Assyriological/dp/096742500X One God or Many?: Concepts of Divinity in the Ancient World]</i>. Transactions of the Casco Bay Assyriological Institute 1. Chebeague, ME: Casco Bay Assyriological Institute.: This book looks at the polytheistic faiths in the ancient Near East and the concept of gods and god that developed in the region. The way in which an idea of a singular god develops is discussed in the volume.