Jordan PetersonClinical psychologist · Author of 12 Rules for Life
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Sacred Mushroom and the Cross
John M. Allegro · 1970 · 416 pages
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About the book
John Allegro, a British scholar, presents a controversial thesis: that early Christian religion had roots in cult rituals involving amanita muscaria, a hallucinogenic mushroom, and that this connection was later obscured by the institutionalization of the Church. The book combines linguistic, archaeological and historical analysis to argue that religious symbols and narratives encode references to visionary experiences induced by substances.
Although highly contested by mainstream scholars, this is an original work that challenges the orthodox narrative of Christianity's origins. Relevant to readers interested in the history of religions, comparative studies and the relationships between spirituality and altered consciousness.
Book details
| Author | John M. Allegro |
|---|---|
| Original title | The Sacred Mushroom and The Cross |
| Year of publication | 1970 |
| Pages | 416 |
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Joe RoganComedian and podcaster · The Joe Rogan Experience
”For a really odd take on the bible read "The Sacred Mushroom And The Cross" by John Marco Allegro he says the bible was all about mushrooms”
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