Baalisms

/ˈbeɪ.ə.lɪzəmz/ noun

Definition

Plural form; multiple systems or varieties of Baal worship and related religious practices.

Etymology

From 'baalism' + '-s' (plural marker). Acknowledges diverse regional versions of Baal-centered religions.

Kelly Says

Different Mediterranean regions had wildly different baalisms—Phoenician Baal wasn't quite the same as Syrian Baal, which shows how religion was as regionally customized as local cuisine.

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