Christ returns from the jungle. ayahuasca religion as mystical healing
Politics, Religion & Ideology October 2, 2023 DOI: 10.1080/21567689.2023.2269704 (opens in new tab) via Semantic Scholar
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractSanto Daime is a new religious movement of Brazilian origin that blends Catholicism, shamanism, Afro-Brazilian spiritualities, and esotericism. It is known for its ceremonial use of ayahuasca, a psychedelic brew. The text describes the movement's syncretic character and its central ritual practice.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Keywords | Philosophy |
| Key finding | Describes Santo Daime as a syncretic religious movement blending Catholicism, shamanism, Afro-Brazilian spiritualities, and esotericism, known for ceremonial ayahuasca use. |
Abstract
Santo Daime is a new religious movement of Brazilian origin blending Catholicism, shamanism, Afro-Brazilian spiritualities, and esotericism. Known for its ceremonial use of ayahuasca, a psychedelic...