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The Immortality Key
480 pages, 2020
A groundbreaking dive into the role psychedelics have played in the origins of Western civilization, and the real-life quest for the Holy Grail that could shake the Church to its foundations. The most influential religious historian of the 20th century, Huston Smith, once referred to it as the best-kept secret in history.
Did the Ancient Greeks use drugs to find God? And did the earliest Christians inherit the same, secret tradition? A profound knowledge of visionary plants, herbs, and fungi passed from one generation to the next, ever since the Stone Age?
There is zero archaeological evidence for the original Eucharist – the sacred wine said to guarantee life after death for those who drink the blood of Jesus. The Holy Grail and its miraculous contents have never been found. In the absence of any hard data, whatever happened at the Last Supper remains an article of faith for today’s 2. 5 billion Christians.
In an unprecedented search for real answers, The Immortality Key examines the archaic roots of the ritual that is performed every Sunday for nearly one-third of the planet. Religion and science converge to paint a radical picture of Christianity’s founding event.
The Immortality Key by Brian Muraresku explores the ancient connection between religion and psychedelic substances. He digs deep into the history of early Christianity and the mystery religions of the Greco-Roman world, suggesting that these substances played a significant role in their rituals and beliefs.
In his research, Muraresku finds that women often played a crucial role in these ancient rituals. They were the ones brewing and distributing the psychedelic potions. This book gives you a fresh perspective on the role of women in ancient religions.
The Immortality Key takes a look at the transformative power of psychedelics. It suggests that these substances were used as a tool for spiritual exploration and personal growth in ancient times. This might make you rethink the modern perception of psychedelics.
Brian Muraresku presents a compelling argument that early Christianity might have been influenced by these psychedelic rituals. He explores the possibility that the original Eucharist could have contained a psychedelic substance. This could change the way you see the origins of Christianity.
The book explores the human quest for immortality. It suggests that the ancient rituals involving psychedelic substances were aimed at achieving a state of mind where one could experience 'immortality'. This research might make you see the concept of immortality in a new light.
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A game-changer in our understanding of the origins of religion. The Immortality Key is a force to be reckoned with.
Graham Hancock - British Author, JournalistA fascinating exploration of the ancient roots of psychedelic use. The Immortality Key is a mind-blowing journey into the past.
Joe Rogan - American Podcaster, ComedianA deep, scholarly dive into the history of psychedelics. The Immortality Key is a revelation.
Michael Pollan - American Author, JournalistA groundbreaking work that sheds new light on the ancient use of psychedelics. The Immortality Key is a must-read.
Rick Doblin - Psychedelic Researcher