Prophets of Baal

GPTKB entity

Statements (57)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:spiritual_leader
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Canaanite_deities
gptkb:cultural_practices
Baal worship
ancient Near Eastern religions
idolatry
fertility rites
cultural identity of Canaanites
gptkbp:characterized_by false prophecy
gptkbp:competed_in prophets of Yahweh
gptkbp:declined_in gptkb:Yahweh
gptkbp:dedication gptkb:Baal
gptkbp:defeated Mount Carmel contest
gptkbp:depicted_in gptkb:antagonist
gptkb:historical_accounts
art and literature
biblical texts
false prophets
opponents of monotheism
gptkbp:followers gptkb:Baal
gptkbp:gathered_at gptkb:Mount_Carmel
gptkbp:has_historical_significance Judeo-Christian tradition
gptkbp:historical_context ancient Israel
gptkbp:historically_active_in 9th century BCE
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Prophets of Baal
gptkbp:influenced Israelite religion
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Canaanite_religion
gptkbp:involved_in political power struggles
sacrificial practices
gptkbp:is_believed_to supernatural powers
gptkbp:is_challenged_by prophets of Yahweh
gptkbp:is_linked_to gptkb:conflict
drought in Israel
Ahab's reign
historical events in Israel
gptkbp:is_mentioned_in 1 Kings 18
gptkbp:is_often_used_in gptkb:Baal
gptkbp:is_opposed_by gptkb:Elijah
gptkbp:is_practiced_in gptkb:divination
ritualistic dances
gptkbp:is_sought_after_by invoke Baal's presence
prove Baal's power
gptkbp:is_visible_from biblical narratives
gptkbp:is_worshipped_by gptkb:Baal
gptkbp:known_for extreme devotion
public displays of faith
dramatic rituals
loud cries
gptkbp:meets gptkb:King_Ahab
gptkbp:number 450
gptkbp:strategic_goals call down fire
gptkbp:symbolizes false religion
gptkbp:uses gptkb:rituals
self-mutilation
gptkbp:was_executed_by gptkb:Elijah
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Elijah
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5