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Sacred Mushroom and the Cross

Book • 2009

This book, written by John M. Allegro, argues that Christianity originated from an Essene clandestine cult centered around the use of psychedelic mushrooms.

Allegro suggests that the stories of early Christianity and the New Testament are coded records of this shamanistic cult, and that the authors of the Christian gospels misunderstood the Essene thought.

The book explores the role of ancient fertility cults, cultic rites and symbols, and the sacred mushroom as an emblem of divinity.

The 40th anniversary edition includes a 30-page addendum by Carl Ruck.

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Mentioned in 30 episodes

Mentioned by

Joe Rogan

when discussing Marco Allegro's work on psychedelic experiences and their potential connection to ancient religious beliefs.

#2180 - Jordan Peterson

Mentioned by Woody Harrelson in the context of discussing the origins of the Christian religion.

#2277 - Woody Harrelson

Mentioned by

Joe Rogan

when discussing theories that ancient religious stories may reference psychedelic use.

#2515 - Chase Hughes

Mentioned by

Joe Rogan

while discussing theories that ancient religious practices involved psychoactive mushrooms.

#2545 - Jesse Michels

Mentioned by

Joe Rogan

when discussing a book about the Dead Sea Scrolls and its controversial perspective on Christianity.

#2322 - Rebecca Lemov

Mentioned by

Danny Jones

, I read his book and he was like using Sumerian roots to translate the Dead Sea Scrolls.

#2349 - Danny Jones

Mentioned by

Joe Rogan

while discussing scholarship that links ancient Christianity with psychedelic drug use.

#2477 - Rick Perry & W. Bryan Hubbard

Mentioned by

Mark Plotkin

in relation to similar theories about the use of psychedelics in ancient religions.

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Mentioned by

Joe Rogan

when speaking about the ancient Sumerian roots of Christianity and fertility rituals.

#2357 - Sarko Gergerian

Mentioned by

Joe Rogan

, discussing his controversial interpretation of early Christianity and its potential connection to psychedelic mushroom rituals.

#2008 - Stephen C. Meyer

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