Satanism Today | James R. Lewis

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The question of what is Satanism as a religion cannot have a definite answer; and yet, it is possible to outline the boundaries in which this answer makes sense. James Lewis, the author and compiler of this encyclopedia, is a professor of religious studies specializing in the study of new religious trends.

The purpose of this book — the only one of its kind — is to study the phenomenon of Satanism from a scientific point of view, impartially and in as much detail as possible. More than three hundred articles tell about the image of the Prince of Darkness in world religions and popular culture; about famous Satanists, the Satanic Bible, magical orders, widespread myths about Satanism (such as Satanic ritual violence, reverse disguise and a worldwide conspiracy), anti-cultist hysteria, angels of death and archdemons, rituals and lawsuits.

Extensive applications include the official FBI report on ritual violence, the wedding ceremony of the Church of Satan, statistics and religious texts of some Satanic societies.