The Little Book of Satanism: A Guide to Satanic History, Culture, and Wisdom
Oct 2022 · Simon and Schuster
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Discover the fascinating history of Satanism and learn why many modern Satanists advocate for free thought, personal liberty, and nonconformity.
Satanism is often misunderstood as a violent or occult practice involving blood sacrifices to a horned demon. In truth, modern Satanism is nontheistic and rooted in the symbolic use of the Devil as a powerful metaphor for knowledge, rational inquiry, and social justice.
The Little Book of Satanism explores the cultural history of Satan across centuries, showing how this figure evolved from religious adversary to icon of resistance and rebellion. Written by award-winning alternative culture journalist and blogger La Carmina, this accessible guide covers:
This compact and engaging religious history book places Satanism in its true context—free from fear-mongering conspiracy theories—and highlights its core values: critical thinking, self-empowerment, and resistance to arbitrary authority. In the spirit of Lucifer, find inspiration in a worldview that champions individual freedom and courageous dissent.
Satanism is often misunderstood as a violent or occult practice involving blood sacrifices to a horned demon. In truth, modern Satanism is nontheistic and rooted in the symbolic use of the Devil as a powerful metaphor for knowledge, rational inquiry, and social justice.
The Little Book of Satanism explores the cultural history of Satan across centuries, showing how this figure evolved from religious adversary to icon of resistance and rebellion. Written by award-winning alternative culture journalist and blogger La Carmina, this accessible guide covers:
- A foreword by Lucien Greaves, activist and cofounder of The Satanic Temple
- The biblical origins of Satan, his symbols, names, and interpretations across eras
- His use as a scapegoat—from the witch trials of medieval Europe to the 1980s Satanic Panic
- Key philosophies and practices of modern Satanist groups, including The Church of Satan, The Satanic Bible, and The Satanic Temple
- The Devil’s influence on pop culture, including art, literature, music, and film—from Paradise Lost to Rosemary’s Baby
- A primer on contemporary Satanic rituals, activism, and holidays.
This compact and engaging religious history book places Satanism in its true context—free from fear-mongering conspiracy theories—and highlights its core values: critical thinking, self-empowerment, and resistance to arbitrary authority. In the spirit of Lucifer, find inspiration in a worldview that champions individual freedom and courageous dissent.
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23 reviews
Brendan Warkentin
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December 8, 2022
Great, quick read. Very informative and accessible. Covers nontheistic satanism more broadly and neutrally, rather than only focusing on TST.
Kevin Kikkert
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December 30, 2022
Great book about Satanism, very objective, neutral, but interesting. I like it!
Justin Propst
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October 16, 2024
Fantastic Read, explained just about everything I was hoping to read.
About the author
La Carmina is an award-winning alternative culture journalist and TV host. She runs the leading blog about Goth travel, fashion and Satanism (LaCarmina.com/blog), which was featured in The New York Times and Washington Post. La Carmina is the author of four books including Crazy, Wacky Theme Restaurants: Tokyo and Cute Yummy Time, published by Penguin Random House. She received a journalism prize from the Society of American Travel Writers, and her writing has appeared in Time Magazine, CNN, Business Insider and Architectural Digest. As a TV personality, La Carmina has danced with William Shatner and Henry Winkler on NBC’s Better Late Than Never, dined with Japanese monsters on Andrew Zimmern’s Bizarre Foods, negotiated a $666 taxidermy head on Discovery Channel’s Oddities, cooked cute food on The Today Show, and debated “bagelhead” body modifications on The Doctors. She is a graduate of Columbia University and Yale Law School. Follow La Carmina’s Gothic adventures in over 70 countries on LaCarmina.com and social media @LaCarmina.
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