Who Was Baal? (and why he sounds a lot like Yahweh)

Get Exclusive NordVPN deal + 4 months extra here: https://nordvpn.com/rfb It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee!Who was the Canaanite god Baal, and why does he look so much like the God of Israel? From Elijah’s showdown on Mount Carmel to ancient texts from Ugarit, this video explores the storm god Baal, his myths, and his surprising connection to Yahweh.Religion for Breakfast videos take a lot of research and collaboration. Patreon support helps fund editors, scholars, and future episodes. Support us here: https://www.patreon.com/c/religionforbreakfastSelect imagery/video supplied by Getty Images and ReutersThumbnail design by ⁨@ECHenry⁩ 00:00 Elijah and the Prophets of Baal1:42 Ba'al: Name, Title, or Generic Word?3:28 The Ugaritic Baal and the Baal Cycle Introduced4:48 Baal Cycle, Act 1: Baal vs. Yamm5:56 Baal Cycle, Act 2: Baal Builds His Palace8:21 Baal Cycle, Act 3: Baal vs. Mot11:19 The Precursor of Baal: Hadad13:11 Baal's Iconography Examined 16:55 YHWH's Appropriation of Baal22:51 Baal: God's Best Frenemy? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices