Mount Carmel

22: Sacred Mountains in Israel: Cultural, Historical, and Religious Significance

Place Names and Cultural Memory in Ancient and Modern Israel

Israel, Mount Carmel, Mount Nebo, Mount Olives, Mount Sinai, Mount Tabor, Mount Zion

1. Introduction Sacred mountains in Israel have long held profound cultural and religious importance across Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. This article explores key sacred mountains, their historical significance, and their role in shaping spiritual and communal identity. 2. Mount Sinai / Horeb Traditionally regarded as the mountain where Moses received…
Article 5: Elijah and the Prophets of Baal: Contest on Mount Carmel

Biblical Conflicts of God’s People

Elijah, Mount Carmel, Prophet

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…