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Was Abram a polytheist before the LORD called him?

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I think so. Abram's father was a polytheist. He grew up in a polytheistic household.

God called Abram in Ge 12:

1 Now the Lord said to Abram, “Go from your country and your kindred and your father’s house to the land that I will show you."
Archaeological evidence at this time showed widespread polytheism in Mesopotamia. Household idols were common (like Rachel later stole). There were no clear monotheistic cultures at this time.