{"title":"Julie M. Brown","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the collection of works by Julie M. Brown, a noteworthy author known for her insightful contributions to the fields of religion and spirituality. Her intriguing exploration of thought-provoking themes invites readers to delve into uncharted territories of spiritual understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of her collection lies \u003cem\u003eThe Psychedelic Gospels\u003c\/em\u003e, a captivating book where Julie M. Brown, alongside co-author Jerry B. Brown, embarks on a scholarly journey into the mystical intersections of psychedelics and religious experience. This remarkable work combines historical research with pioneering ideas, offering readers a fresh perspective on sacred traditions and spiritual awakenings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJulie M. Brown's writings are perfect for those seeking to expand their knowledge of spirituality and religion through a blend of history, science, and personal insight. Whether you're a seasoned scholar or a curious explorer, her books make accessible the profound complexities of spiritual exploration.\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\/julie-m-brown.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}