John Marco Allegro

John Marco Allegro was a British archaeologist and biblical scholar known for his work on early Christianity and the Dead Sea Scrolls. He proposed controversial theories suggesting that early Christian rituals, particularly those involving Jesus, were rooted in ancient fertility cults and use of psychoactive substances, like hallucinogenic mushrooms. Allegro's ideas challenged traditional views and led to significant debate within religious and academic circles. Despite facing criticism, his work emphasized exploring deeper historical and cultural contexts of religious texts, fostering ongoing discussion about the origins of Christianity and its practices.