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Contemporary Religious Satanism

A Critical Reader [Hardback]

by Professor James R. Lewis

    • Author

      Professor James R. Lewis

    • Book Format

      Hardback

    • Publisher

      Taylor & Francis Ltd

    • Published

      May 2009

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      Contemporary Religious Satanism

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      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. The various expressions of modern Satanism all navigate in todays detraditionalized religious market through the creative appropriation of popular culture, philosophy, literature and religion. Though most are inspired by LaVey, the great majority of contemporary Satanists are not members of the Church of Satan. Contemporary religious Satanism could be understood as a complex negotiation of atheism, secularism, esotericism and self: A 'self-religion' in the modern age. The concrete solutions are varied; but they all understand the power of transgression allying oneself with a most powerful symbol of resistance, namely Satan.Despite the fascinating nature of religious Satanism, it has attracted little scholarship until relatively recently.This book brings together a group of international scholars to produce the first serious book-length study of religious Satanism, presenting a collection that will have wide appeal to specialists and non-specialists alike. The first part contains broader studies of influential groups and important aspects of the Satanic milieu, especially regarding historical developments, the construction of tradition and issues of legitimacy. The second part narrows the view to regional variations, especially with studies on Northern and Eastern Europe. The third part consists of primary documents selected for their representational and informational value.

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      • Author

        Professor James R. Lewis

      • Book Format

        Hardback

      • Publisher

        Taylor & Francis Ltd

      • Published

        May 2009

      • Edition

        New edition

      • Weight

        586g

      • Page Count

        208

      • Dimensions

        156 x 234 x 18 mm

      • ISBN

        9780754652861

      • ISBN-10

        0754652866

      • Eden Code

        1235287

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      • Author/Creator: Professor James R. Lewis

      • ISBN: 9780754652861

      • Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

      • Release Date: May 2009

      • Weight: 586g

      • Dimensions: 156 x 234 x 18 mm

      • Eden Code: 1235287

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