John Allegro

John Allegro was a British scholar and archaeologist known for his work on early Christianity and the Dead Sea Scrolls. He proposed unconventional theories, suggesting that some biblical stories, particularly those related to Jesus, were derived from psychedelic mushroom rituals and pagan fertility rites. While his ideas challenged mainstream views, they sparked significant debate. Allegro emphasized the importance of examining ancient texts and artifacts critically, though his controversial theories remain debated and are not widely accepted within the academic community.