Astrotheology & Shamanism: Christianity's Pagan Roots. A Revolutionary Reinterpretation of the Evidence

by Jan Irvin, Andrew Rutajit, Nicholas Zervos (Illustrator)

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 Psychedelics, Consciousness and Awakening the Human Spirit

Genres: Religion, Nonfiction, Spirituality, Occult, History, Astrology, Mysticism

246 pages, Paperback

First published January 30, 2006

Reviews

[Satoita · Rating 5 out of 5]

DAAAYYUUMMM All the pieces are fitting together. It's like I found the lid to a puzzle box which shows what the image looks like when complete. I will be reading this again in combination with more books as I fit the pieces together.

[Matt · Rating 5 out of 5]

A superb introduction to the topics of celestial worship and ecstatic-visionary experiences. Herein, an overarching study is undertaken to demonstrate the role entheogens and astrotheology had in the “development”/forming of Christianity; indeed, these subjects are at the foundation, or esoteric heart, of Christianity( and the “religious” experience and spirituality in general). Astrotheology and Shamanism serves as a compendium to the various different studies in these topics to date, with many recommendations for further reading and research.

Powerful illumination of occulted(hidden) knowledge, highly recommended to anyone and everyone seeking Truth.

[Eileen Davis · Rating 4 out of 5]

fascinating theory on the origins of the Christian religion. Don't know that I buy all of it, but much seems quite valid. Book heavily notated with multiple scholarly references. Had no idea, before I read this, that there was so much research into the history of the "Christian Church", and it's dogma, ritual, myth/story. The illustrations from ancient manuscripts, are awesome....definitely worth getting the color version.

[Kent · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you’re interested in this sort of thing then don’t miss this book.

[Hypado · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another book that proves that Jesus never existed. Is all about the sky and the mushroom.

[Dave · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you're not already familiar with this subject, this is one of the most interesting things you'll ever read. Some of the research used and the conclusions they draw from it are questionable but there's still more than enough to convince you that the general idea is at the very least on the right track.

[Salma · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fascinating and revealing...