Allegro used philology (the study of language in historical texts) to argue that the name “Jesus” derives from the Sumerian word for mushroom, and that “Christ” (Greek Christos , “anointed one”) refers to the mushroom’s slimy, spore-bearing membrane.
Allegro’s core argument is that early Christianity began as an underground fertility and drug cult in the ancient Near East . Key points include: The Sacred Mushroom and the Cross PDF- Unveilin...
Allegro's book is based on a detailed analysis of ancient texts, including the New Testament, the Old Testament, and various apocryphal works. He identifies what he sees as references to the mushroom in the language and symbolism of early Christianity, such as the use of words like "bread" and "wine" to describe the sacrament, which he claims were actually code words for the mushroom. Allegro used philology (the study of language in
Allegro's central argument is that the early Christian church, and perhaps even Jesus Christ himself, used the Amanita muscaria mushroom in their rituals and practices. He claims that the mushroom was considered a sacred plant, associated with the divine, and that its use was widespread in the ancient Mediterranean world. He identifies what he sees as references to