The Origins of Biblical Monotheism: Israel's Polytheistic Background and the Ugaritic Texts | Mark S. Smith
One of the leading scholars of ancient West Semitic religion discusses polytheism vs. monotheism by covering the fluidity of those categories in the ancient Near East. He argues that Israel's social history is key to the development of monotheism.
The Origins of Biblical Monotheism: Israel's Polytheistic Background and the Ugaritic Texts | 
