Ernest Brusenbark's Symbols, Sex, and the Stars is another profound read and great support to go along with the works of John Allegro, Jordan Maxwell, Robert Brown, Acharya S., Kersey Graves, Gerald Masey, Manly Hall, etc.
Though given as a brief overview of the ideas, in the areas of astrotheology and symbolism, the book covers some ideas in more depth on certain concepts I had not considered before. He does a fantastic job of debunking "numerology," more properly called Gematria. The book also delves deep into the symbolism of sex and fertility worship, and it's associations with the stars.
Unfortunately, though it is expected for the era this book was written in (1940's), Brusenbark completely misses all associations to shamanism and entheogens. Only twice are medicines or drugs mentioned, and only in passing, once with the caduceus, and another with the Essenes. In fact, the closest he get's to the drug issue is this comment:
"Throughout his epistles, Paul speaks of visions, of being in trances, of having bodily afflictions, and if he suffered from epilepsy, as appears to be the case, his vision of Jesus was probably an hallucination during an epileptic coma." Pg. 324
Overall, a well thought out, serious, supportive, and enlightening read. This is one that should not be over looked by anyone serious in studying the ancient mysteries.
I must admit that the book lacked the ability to draw me deep into it, and hypnotize me with its words as so many books do. Therefore, and not for any lack of content, I give this book a rating of 4 out of 5.
This Book Tree edition, published by Paul Tice, is prefaced by Jordan Maxwell, a favorite in research on the ancient mysteries.
Don't hesitate to buy it.
