

#1277
Mentioned in 18 episodes
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.
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 18 episodes
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when discussing Marco Allegro's work on psychedelic experiences and their potential connection to ancient religious beliefs.


Joe Rogan

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#2180 - Jordan Peterson
Mentioned by Woody Harrelson in the context of discussing the origins of the Christian religion.

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#2277 - Woody Harrelson
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when discussing a book about the Dead Sea Scrolls and its controversial perspective on Christianity.


Joe Rogan

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#2322 - Rebecca Lemov
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, I read his book and he was like using Sumerian roots to translate the Dead Sea Scrolls.


Danny Jones

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#2349 - Danny Jones
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in relation to similar theories about the use of psychedelics in ancient religions.


Mark Plotkin

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


Joe Rogan

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#2357 - Sarko Gergerian
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in relation to his book 'Sacred Mushroom and the Cross', which explores the connection between early Christianity and psychedelic substances.


Danny Jones

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#299 - #1 DMT Scientist: BANNED Research, Biblical Prophecy & the CIA | Dr. Rick Strassman
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in relation to his research on the Dead Sea Scrolls and their connection to psychedelic experiences.


Joe Rogan

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#2091 - Diana Walsh Pasulka
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in relation to the origins of Christianity.


Joe Rogan

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#2193 - Jack Symes
Mentioned by Jordan B. Peterson as the author of "The Sacred Mushroom and the Cross", discussing his controversial hypothesis about the origins of Christianity.

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183. The Immortality Key; Psychedelics and the Ancient Age | Brian Muraresku & Prof. Carl Ruck
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in a discussion about the role of psychedelic mushrooms in religious mythology.


Joe Rogan

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#2212 - Jelly Roll
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, discussing his controversial interpretation of early Christianity and its potential connection to psychedelic mushroom rituals.


Joe Rogan

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#2008 - Stephen C. Meyer
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when discussing the connection between Sumerian and Hebrew roots.


Danny Jones

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#273 - Knights Templar: Vatican is Covering up Bones of Jesus Christ | Tim Hogan

Lionel Schibli

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#122 Gehirnwäsche: Du tanzt nach deren Pfeife (ohne es zu merken)
Mentioned by Jordan B. Peterson during the conversation.

167. The Psychology of the Psychedelics | Roland Griffiths
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as a book he had read and heard about before trying Amanita Muscaria.


Duncan Trussell

692: Raghu Markus
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while discussing the origins of Christianity according to John Marco Allegro.

John Dickson

146. Question Answer XIII
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in relation to his theories about the sacred mushroom and the cross.


Danny Jones

#300 - Energy Source Under Göbekli Tepe: Archeologists Share New Discovery | Hugh Newman
Mentioned by Jordan Peterson as a book studying mushroom symbolism in Christianity and its claim that Christianity was influenced by psilocybin use.

202. Meaning, Awe and Conceptualization of God - pt. 2
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as a book he has read.


Duncan Trussell

697: Weight of the Candy Pig