Baalist

/ˈbeɪ.ə.lɪst/ noun

Definition

A person who practices or believes in Baalism; a worshiper of Baal.

Etymology

From 'baalism' + '-ist' (one who practices or believes in). Designates adherents of Baal worship.

Kelly Says

In biblical texts, baalists are portrayed as enemies, but archaeologically they were regular people performing ceremonies that their culture considered completely normal—it's a reminder that 'wrong religion' usually just means different from whoever's writing the history.

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