Which biblical prophet is most famously associated with a miraculous contest against the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel?
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Correct answer: Elijah
In 1 Kings 18, Elijah challenged 450 prophets of Baal to a contest on Mount Carmel to prove who the true God was. The event culminated in God sending fire from heaven to consume Elijah's water-soaked sacrifice.
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