Cannabis: Lost Sacrament of the Ancient World - Hardcover

by Chris Bennett (Author)

Uncover the hidden history of cannabis as a sacred element in the ancient world.

For millennia, cannabis has been intertwined with human culture, yet its profound role in ancient religions remains largely obscured. Chris Bennett, a cannabis activist and researcher, reveals compelling evidence of cannabis's significance in the Hebrew Bible and related cultures. From its use in temple rituals to its connection with the divine feminine, this controversial plant held a place of reverence in the ancient world.

Delve into the archaeological discoveries at Tel Arad, explore the linguistic roots of kaneh bosm, and challenge conventional interpretations of biblical texts. This insightful exploration invites readers to reconsider the historical and spiritual importance of cannabis, offering a new perspective on ancient traditions. Perfect for those interested in history, religion, and ethnobotany, this is a journey into the lost sacrament of the ancient world.

Author Biography

Chris Bennett has been researching the historical role of cannabis in the spiritual life of humanity for more than a three decades. He is co-author of Green Gold the Tree of Life: Marijuana in Magic and Religion (1995); Sex, Drugs, Violence and the Bible (2001); and author of Cannabis and the Soma Solution (2010); Liber 420: Cannabis, Magickal herbs and the Occult (2018); and Cannabis: Lost Sacrament of the Ancient World (2023) . He has also contributed chapters on the historical role of cannabis in spiritual practices in books such as The Pot Book (2010), Entheogens and the Development of Culture (2013), Seeking the Sacred with Psychoactive Substances (2014), One Toke Closer to God (2017), Cannabis and Spirituality (2016) and Psychedelics Reimagined (1999). Bennett's research has received international attention from the BBC, Guardian, Sunday Times, Washington Post, Vice and other media sources. He currently resides in Nova Scotia, Canada.