The Psychedelic Gospels: The Secret History of Hallucinogens

The Psychedelic Gospels: The Secret History of Hallucinogens in Christianity

Reveals evidence of visionary plants in Christianity and the life of Jesus found in medieval art and biblical scripture--hidden in plain sight for centuries

â€¢ Follows the authorsâ€™ anthropological adventure discovering sacred mushroom images in European and Middle Eastern churches, including Roslyn Chapel and Chartres

â€¢ Provides color photos showing how R. Gordon Wassonâ€™s psychedelic theory of religion clearly extends to Christianity and reveals why Wasson suppressed this information due to his secret relationship with the Vatican

â€¢ Examines the Bible and the Gnostic Gospels to show that visionary plants were the catalyst for Jesusâ€™s awakening to his divinity and immortality

Throughout medieval Christianity, religious works of art emerged to illustrate the teachings of the Bible for the largely illiterate population. What, then, is the significance of the psychoactive mushrooms hiding in plain sight in the artwork and icons of many European and Middle-Eastern churches? Does Christianity have a psychedelic history?

Providing stunning visual evidence from their anthropological journey throughout Europe and the Middle East, including visits to Roslyn Chapel and Chartres Cathedral, authors Julie and Jerry Brown document the role of visionary plants in Christianity. They retrace the pioneering research of R. Gordon Wasson, the famous â€œsacred mushroom seeker,â€ on psychedelics in ancient Greece and India, and among the present-day reindeer herders of Siberia and the Mazatecs of Mexico. Challenging Wassonâ€™s legacy, the authors reveal his secret relationship with the Vatican that led to Wassonâ€™s refusal to pursue his hallucinogen theory into the hallowed halls of Christianity.

Examining the Bible and the Gnostic Gospels, the authors provide scriptural support to show that sacred mushrooms were the inspiration for Jesusâ€™ revelation of the Kingdom of Heaven and that he was initiated into these mystical practices in Egypt during the Missing Years. They contend that the Trees of Knowledge and of Immortality in Eden were sacred mushrooms.

Uncovering the role played by visionary plants in the origins of Judeo-Christianity, the authors invite us to rethink what we know about the life of Jesus and to consider a controversial theory that challenges us to explore these sacred pathways to the divine.
Country USA
Brand Park Street Press
Manufacturer Park Street Press
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 9781620555026
ReleaseDate 2016-09-24
UnitCount 1
Format Illustrated
EANs 9781620555026

Country	USA
Brand	Park Street Press
Manufacturer	Park Street Press
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	9781620555026
ReleaseDate	2016-09-24
UnitCount	1
Format	Illustrated
EANs	9781620555026

The Psychedelic Gospels: The Secret History of Hallucinogens in Christianity

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