Jacksonville Public Library

The little book of Satanism, a guide to Satanic history, culture, & wisdom, La Carmina ; foreword by Lucien Greaves of the Satanic Temple

eng

Includes bibliographical references (pages 135-136)

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no index present

non fiction

The little book of Satanism

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La Carmina ; foreword by Lucien Greaves of the Satanic Temple

a guide to Satanic history, culture, & wisdom

"Satanism is often misunderstood as a religion that worships an evil Prince of Darkness. But in reality, modern Satanists are nonviolent and consider the Devil to be a positive metaphor for the pursuit of knowledge, reason, and justice. A window into the fascinating culture and practices of Satanists, <i>The Little Book of Satanism</i> details the Devil's footprint on historic events over the centuries and dispels misconceptions about ritual abuse and serial killers. In addition to contextualizing the core values of practitioners, this accessible guide covers: Satan's Biblical origins; historical Satanism, from witch trials to the Satanic panic; The Church of Satan and The Satanic Temple; the devil in pop culture; [and] symbols and rituals. Written by award-winning journalist La Carmina and with a foreword by The Satanic Temple cofounder Lucien Greaves, <i>The Little Book of Satanism</i> shines a light on the religion's affirmative values that oppose arbitrary authority and champion scientific rationalism and personal liberty." --Back cover

Foreword -- Introduction: sympathy for the devil -- Please allow me to introduce myself -- Historical Satanism: the Middle Ages to the twentieth century -- Modern Satanism: mid to late twentieth century -- Satanism today: the twenty-first century -- Conclusion: your own personal Satan

Guide to Satanic history, culture, and wisdom