#281 - Biblical Evidence Jesus Christ was TRIPPING BALLS on the Cross | Ammon Hillman

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Jan 23, 2025

Dr. Ammon Hillman, a classical philologist known for his unique insights into ancient texts and his YouTube channel, dives deep into provocative ideas regarding Jesus Christ. He discusses the intriguing connections between biblical terminology and ancient drug use, suggesting that altered states may have influenced spiritual experiences. Hillman explores the semantic range of 'Christ' and disputes traditional interpretations, even proposing that Jesus might have been experiencing psychedelics during his crucifixion. The conversation seamlessly blends humor, history, and a radical rethinking of spirituality.

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Monotheism's Distortion

Monotheistic traditions distort our perception of history by narrowing our focus.
To understand early Christians, penetrate this monotheistic lens and explore classical civilization.

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The First Christ

Jesus was not the first Christ.
The first linguistic reference to a Christ figure is Medea, the Queen of Babylon.

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Drug Terminology in Christianity

Five prominent words in Christianity (Christ, Savior, Baptism, Mystery, Gospel) are all drug terms in ancient Greek.
This highlights the interconnectedness of drug use, religion, and medicine in antiquity.

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The Chemical Muse

Drug Use and the Roots of Western Civilization

Ammon Hillman

The Chemical Muse uncovers decades of misdirection and obfuscation to reveal the history of widespread drug use in Ancient Rome and Greece. In the city-states that gave birth to Western civilization, drugs were an everyday element of a free society, used in medicine, religious ceremonies, and war campaigns. Hillman shows how drugs influenced and inspired artists, philosophers, and politicians whose ideas formed the basis for civilization as we know it. He argues for intellectual honesty in acknowledging drug use in ancient societies despite today's conflicting social mores.

Geoponica

Aristotle

The Geoponica is a comprehensive agricultural treatise compiled in the 10th century for Emperor Constantine VII Porphyrogenitus. It draws from earlier works by authors such as Cassianus Bassus and Vindonius Anatolius, and includes contributions from ancient Greek and Roman agronomists, as well as other sources like the Carthaginian Mago and the Persian prophet Zoroaster. The book covers a wide range of agricultural topics, including celestial and terrestrial omens, viticulture, oleoculture, apiculture, veterinary medicine, and the construction of fish ponds. It also includes practical advice on farming, stock-breeding, and fishing, reflecting both sound agricultural practices and pseudo-scientific doctrines of the time.

The Paraphrase of the Gospel of John

Nonnus

The Epic of Gilgamesh

Andrew George

Anonymous

The Epic of Gilgamesh tells the story of Gilgamesh, the king of Uruk, who is two-thirds god and one-third human. The gods create Enkidu, a wild man, to counterbalance Gilgamesh's oppressive rule. Enkidu and Gilgamesh become friends after a trial of strength and embark on several adventures, including the slaying of the monster Humbaba and the killing of the Bull of Heaven. Following Enkidu's death, Gilgamesh sets out on a perilous journey to find Utnapishtim, the survivor of the Babylonian Flood, in search of the secret of eternal life. Despite his efforts, Gilgamesh learns that death is inevitable and returns to Uruk, reconciled to his mortality and appreciative of the enduring achievements of humanity[1][3][5].