Astrotheology & Shamanism: Christianity’s Pagan Roots

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Jan Irvin and Andrew Rutajit delve deep into Judeo-Christian symbolism and mythology in Astrotheology & Shamanism to reveal the true origins of Christianity in fertility cults and entheogenic drug use. The authors show, with the use of numerous images, textual citations, and etymological analyses, how the symbols used in Christian art and encoded in sacred texts reference sacramental use of psychedelic mushrooms as well as ancient astronomical knowledge. This knowledge has been kept secret from the public, however, and the truth has remained concealed behind a campaign to prohibit access to entheogenic sacraments through a Pharmacratic Inquisition (of which the current “War on Drugs” is the latest manifestation).

Along with a call to wake up to the true history of Judeo-Christian tradition, the authors call for a return to direct spiritual experience through visionary sacraments unmediated through dominating religious institutions. This is a powerful and provocative book that is sure to challenge and inspire. – Martin W.

Ball, Ph.D. Author, The Entheogenic Evolution: Psychedelics, Consciousness and Awakening the Human Spirit Author Jan Irvin and Andrew Rutajit Author Info Jan Irvin is an independent researcher and author known for his work on entheogens, ancient religion, and media analysis, co-authoring Astrotheology & Shamanism which explores the sacramental roots of Christianity through psychoactive substances. Andrew Rutajit is a writer and film producer who collaborated with Irvin on early works linking entheogens to religious symbolism and co-founded Gnostic Media, contributing to the popularization of alternative interpretations of religious history through a psychoactive lens.

ISBN-13 978-1439222423 Publisher BookSurge Publication Date January 22, 2009 Edition 2nd – Black and White Binding Paperback Condition New Page Count 246 Pages