There are numerous examples in the Old Testament where epithets of Baal are applied to Yahweh. The prophets of God were sending a message to their pagan neighbors.Continue Reading

“The” god of the ancient world was, for the most part, a distant, uncaring entity, often linked to the underworld. At his worst, he demanded the sacrifice of humans–including children.Continue Reading

Among the Amorites who first came into contact with the Akkadians and Sumerians, the two most popular deities were the moon-god and “the” god, Enlil.Continue Reading