Baal en la Biblia: ¿El dios de qué?

Who was Baal in the Bible? To understand Baal in the biblical context, we must journey back to the ancient Near East, where this deity held great sway over the hearts and minds of many peoples. Baal, whose name means “lord” or “master,” was a prominent god in the Canaanite pantheon, worshipped by various groups in the Levant region. In the biblical narrative, Baal emerges as the chief rival to Yahweh, the God of Israel. He is portrayed as a…