Baalitical

/beɪˈælɪtɪkəl/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or characteristic of Baal worship or the ancient practice of venerating Baal (a deity in ancient Near Eastern religions); idolatrous or involving false religion.

Etymology

From Baal (Hebrew/Aramaic word for 'lord,' referring to a fertility deity worshipped in ancient Mesopotamia and the Levant) + -itical (from -itic, meaning 'pertaining to'). The term gained usage in religious and historical scholarship.

Kelly Says

The word 'Baalitical' appears in biblical scholarship and literature as shorthand for pagan or idolatrous practices—what makes it interesting is that 'Baal' was probably just a generic word for 'master' or 'owner,' not a single deity's name.

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