Evolution of the Word vs The sacred mushroom and the cross: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Criticism, Christianity, Bible, Religion
Evolution of the Word
Analyzes the New Testament chronologically through each book of the Bible, detailing how the core values of Christianity took shape and developed over time.
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The sacred mushroom and the cross
The book relates the development of language to the development of myths, religions, and cultic practices in world cultures. Allegro argues, through etymology, that the roots of Christianity, and many other religions,…
The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- The sacred mushroom and the cross is the quickest read — about 6 hours vs 10 for Evolution of the Word.
- The sacred mushroom and the cross has the widest readership — 3 ratings behind its score.
How to choose
Scores by source
| Evolution of the Word | The sacred mushroom and the cross | |
|---|---|---|
| Hardcover | 4.0 (2) | 3.7 (3) |
| Google Books | 5.0 (1) | 4.0 (1) |
Reception
| Evolution of the Word | The sacred mushroom and the cross | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 2 | 3 |
| Editions | 2 | 13 |
| Wikipedia attention | — | 4631 |
| Pages | 593 | 349 |