Contradiction with Exodus 20:24-25
Suggests that altars of the Lord should be made of earth or uncut stones, which might contradict Elijah's method if details differed.
Exodus 20:24-25: An altar of earth thou shalt make unto me, and shalt sacrifice thereon thy burnt offerings, and thy peace offerings, thy sheep, and thine oxen: in all places where I record my name I will come unto thee, and I will bless thee.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 12:4-5
Instructs not to worship God in the same way as other nations, which could contradict public and competitive worship style in 1 Kings 18.
Deuteronomy 12:4-5: Ye shall not do so unto the LORD your God.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 7:4
Warns against putting faith in the simple existence of the temple as a sign of God's favor, potentially contrasting reliance on rebuilding an altar.
Jeremiah 7:4: Trust ye not in lying words, saying, The temple of the LORD, The temple of the LORD, The temple of the LORD, [are] these.
Contradiction with Acts 17:24
States that God does not dwell in temples made with hands, which contrasts the significance placed on physical altars in 1 Kings 18:30.
Acts 17:24: God that made the world and all things therein, seeing that he is Lord of heaven and earth, dwelleth not in temples made with hands;