Elijah
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Article 5: Elijah and the Prophets of Baal: Contest on Mount Carmel
1. Introduction The confrontation between Elijah and the prophets of Baal in 1 Kings 18 represents a dramatic theological conflict between Yahweh and the Canaanite deity Baal. This episode serves to reaffirm Yahweh’s exclusive sovereignty and challenges syncretistic worship in ancient Israel. This article offers an exegetical analysis and theological…
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Article 14: Elijah and King Ahab – Confrontations Over Idolatry
1. IntroductionThe prophetic ministry of Elijah is marked by direct and confrontational interactions with King Ahab, who led Israel into idolatry under the influence of his wife, Jezebel. These confrontations highlight the tension between covenant faithfulness and royal apostasy within the same generation. 2. Historical and Biblical ContextKing Ahab reigned…
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Article 21: Elijah and the Prophets of Baal
1. IntroductionElijah’s dramatic confrontation with the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel serves as a defining moment of prophetic challenge against idolatry. 2. Historical and Biblical ContextElijah challenged Israel’s apostasy under Ahab and Jezebel, confronting 450 prophets of Baal in a public contest to demonstrate Yahweh’s power (1 Kings 18:16–40).…