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Christ returns from the jungle. ayahuasca religion as mystical healing

Stefano Bigliardi

Politics, Religion & Ideology October 2, 2023 DOI: 10.1080/21567689.2023.2269704 (opens in new tab)

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Characteristics Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed
Topics Ayahuasca
Key points 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...