Contemporary Religious Satanism: A Critical Anthology

by James Lewis

Book Overview

The Church of Satan was founded by Anton LaVey on April 30, 1966. In his hands, Satan became a provocative symbol for indulgence, vital existence, natural wisdom and the human being's true animal nature. At present, religious Satanism exists primarily as a decentralized subculture with a strong internet presence within a larger Satanic milieu in Western culture. Though most are inspired by LaVey, the majority of contemporary Satanists are not members...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0754652866
• ISBN13: 9780754652861
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 290 Pages
• Weight: 1.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.2"