Wow! Almost a compliment. I'll have to review my position.You must be learning from my posts, the ones you haunt.....you are close to correct.
“Judaism posited an active God in the universe”
I think you're rewriting history, yet again. Ancient Judaism was polytheistic just as was the Greek pantheon of gods. Both believed a god could be lobbied for favors in return for gifts and offerings. Judaism only became monotheistic much later the, following the Christian lead.