{"title":"Jerry B. Brown","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection of works by Jerry B. Brown, a distinguished author renowned for his thought-provoking contributions to the fields of religion and spirituality. Jerry B. Brown's writings invite readers to explore the fascinating intersection of ancient religious practices and modern spiritual insights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the highlights of this collection is \u003cem\u003eThe Psychedelic Gospels\u003c\/em\u003e, co-authored by Jerry B. Brown, where he offers an intriguing examination of the role that psychedelic experiences may have played in shaping religious history and consciousness. This compelling work challenges conventional narratives and provides a fresh perspective on the relationship between psychedelics and spirituality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a seasoned scholar or a curious seeker, Jerry B. Brown's books serve as a bridge to deeper understanding and spiritual exploration. His meticulous research and engaging storytelling open doors to new ways of thinking about the ancient and mystical aspects of human experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDelve into Jerry B. Brown's works to uncover insights that might transform your understanding of spirituality and the mystical dimensions of religious traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-psychedelic-gospels-by-julie-m-brown-9781620555026","title":"The Psychedelic Gospels","description":"Throughout mediaeval 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 \"sacred mushroom seeker,\" on psychedelics in ancient Greece and India and among the present-day reindeer herders of Siberia and the Mazatecs of Mexico. Challenging Wasson's legacy, the authors reveal his secret relationship with the Vatican that led to Wasson's refusal to pursue his hallucinogen theory into the hallowed halls of Christianity.\nExamining the Bible and the Gnostic Gospels, the authors provide scriptural support to show that sacred mushrooms were the inspiration for Jesus' 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. *\tFollows the authors' anthropological adventure discovering sacred mushroom images in European and Middle Eastern churches, including Roslyn Chapel and Chartres  *\tProvides colour photos showing how R. Gordon Wasson's psychedelic theory of religion clearly extends to Christianity and reveals why Wasson suppressed this information due to his secret relationship with the Vatican  *\tExamines the Bible and the Gnostic Gospels to show that visionary plants were the catalyst for Jesus's awakening to his divinity and immortality","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47363138945260,"sku":"9781620555026","price":34.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/27226703482764.jpg?v=1772916931"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/jerry-b-brown.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}