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==Semantic Origin==

==Semantic Origin==

The Word ‘syncretism’ does not expicitly occur in the Bible. Still, the reality of it was an ever-present phenomenon throuout the biblical history. According to [[Plutarch]], the semantic origin of the term relates to the island of [[Crete]]. The rivaling [[Greek]] tribes there were usually involved in minor warfare against each other. However, as soon as the island was attacked by a common enemy from outside, they suddenly were able to agree on formation of military alliance. Since then word ‘syncretism’ carries a note of an opportunistic fraternization without a deeper conviction. <ref name="Christopaganism"/>

The Word ‘''syncretism''’ does not expicitly occur in the Bible. Still, the reality of it was an ever-present phenomenon throuout the biblical history. According to [[Plutarch]], the semantic origin of the term relates to the island of [[Crete]]. The rivaling [[Greek]] tribes there were usually involved in minor warfare against each other. However, as soon as the island was attacked by a common enemy from outside, they suddenly were able to agree on formation of military alliance. Since then word ‘syncretism’ carries a note of ''an opportunistic fraternization without a deeper conviction''. <ref name="Christopaganism"/>

==Forms of Syncretism==

==Forms of Syncretism==