Syncretism

The incorporation into religious faith and practice of elements from other religions, resulting in a loss of integrity and assimilation to the surrounding culture.

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Syncretism in Israel God’s claim to exclusive worship, the basis of the rejection of syncretism Ex 20:3 See also Dt 6:13–15; Jos 24:14–15; 1 Ki 18:21 Syncretism forbidden to Israel Ex 34:15–16 See also Dt 7:1–6; Jos 23:16; 1 Sa 7:3 Israelite practice of syncretism Je 19:4–5 See also 2 Ki 17:34–41; 2…