The Satanic Bible

By Anton Szandor LaVey

Book Overview

Called The Black Pope by many of his followers, Anton La Vey began the road to High Priesthood of the Church of Satan when he was only 16 years old and an organ player in a carnival...

On Saturday night I would see men lusting after halfnaked girls dancing at the carnival, and on Sunday morning when I was playing the organ for tent-show evangelists at the other end of the carnival lot, I would see these same men sitting in the pews with their wives and children, asking God to forgive them and purge them of carnal desires. And the next Saturday night they'd be back at The carnival or some other place of indulgence.

I knew then that the Christian Church thrives on hypocrisy, and that man's carnal nature will out

From that time early in his life his path was clear. Finally, on the last night of April, 1966--Walpurgisnacht, the most important festival of the believers in witchcraft--LaVey shaved his head in the tradition of Ancient executioners and announced the formation of The Church Of Satan. He had seen the need for a church that would recapture man's body and his carnal desires as objects of celebration. Since worship of fleshly things produces pleasure, he said, there would then be a temple of glorious indulgence . . .

• Format: Unknown Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0380015390
• ISBN13: 9780380015399
• Release Date: December 1969
• Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 4.2" x 6.8"

Customer Reviews

Great look into alternative perspectives

Anton Lavey makes it clear that nothing being said in this book is necessarily "real" alot of it is philosophy of the mind and how for example a group of people partaking in rituals and chanting with emotion (anger grief ect.) will probably leave you feeling better and a lessening of those feelings, as well as examining sins and breaking down how they are mostly just animalistic behaviour humans aren't "supposed" to exhibit and how partaking in these sins isn't necessarily bad but over indulging in these things do end up causing issues in your life or others (example: lusting over someone or something isnt necessarily bad but if you go to far with that lust and steal or assault said person or item that is going too far) overall a very great read and got me interested in more of laveys works outside of just his scriptures would absolutely recommend to literally anyone

Enlightening

Very earthy stuff.

Incredibly interesting but...

As fascinating as I find Lavey's ideas, it's hard for me to get through the misogyny thinly veiled as a hatred for witches (which is VERY prevalent in the satanic rituals as well). Intellectually stimulating but definitely not perfect :)

Satanic Bible

Glorious

You know you like it!

If you're interested in Satanic philosophy, then this is the place to find it. Regardless of what you've heard on the media, you're not going to read about virgin sacrifices, black cats, bloody alters, et al, or any of the other silly crap the media loves to purport in its everlasting campaign of subjugation as to the true content of this highly controversial book.So, here's what you will find: essays about social darwinism, indulging in the happiness of love, self-improvement, independance. Doesn't sound very Satanic to me, you say?It is.As far as I can see, this is one of the most misunderstood books ever written, maybe even more misunderstood than the "Holy Bible" itself (and that's saying a lot).Today, LaVey's Satanic philosophy of hedanism and self-discipline (admittedly a curious combination) is more prevelant than ever before, which is good for Satanists, bad for Christians. Contrary to popular (i.e. false) belief, the Satanic religion, or, philosophy, is not about worshipping some idiot with horns and cloven feet....What is"Satan" to a Satanist? For most, he's simply a symbol ofpower, lust, and genteel romanticism. The reason their philosophy iscalled Satanism, when they don't even recognise any supernaturaldeities, such as god or the devil, is because Satan is a representation of the powerful concept of stratification and elitism- hence, the "productive outcast". Just read this book if you have not. Whether you are Satanist or not, it is enlightening and always interesting.PS: keep an eye out for LaVey's outrageously comical humor- this guy could have done standup!...

Curious about Satanism? Then read this!

"The Satanic Bible" is the basis of contemporary Satanism and offers a refreshing and powerful philosophy. Portions of the text are based on sources other than Anton LaVey, for example "Might is Right" by Ragnar Redbeard and the Enochian Keys from a biography of John Dee. Although some readers have criticized LaVey for incorporating other authors' ideas into "The Satanic Bible," I think it's marvellous to find a religion which was developed from research, experience, and logic instead of a lunatic's "divine revelations." Here you will find a religion based on good common sense, the law of the jungle, and human nature. Whatever your beliefs may be, I strongly recommend that you read this book. You'll learn what Satanism is really about, which you won't find in any of those old episodes of "Geraldo" or in fairy tales about ritual abuse. However, be warned! Reading this book might just change your outlook on life. Hail Satan!