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The invention of Satanism /

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Satanism is a complex phenomenon that has often been the source of controversy across social and rhetorical contexts. Some consider it the root of all evil. Others see it as a childish form of rebellion or as a misapplication of serious esoteric beliefs and practices. Still others consider it a spec...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Dyrendal, Asbjørn (Author), Lewis, James R. (Author), Petersen, Jesper Aagaard (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York : Oxford University Press, 2015.
Subjects:
Satanism > History.
Satanisme > Histoire.
RELIGION.
Demonology & Satanism.
Sociology of Religion.
SOCIAL SCIENCE.
Satanism
Satanismus
Electronic books.
History
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • Introducing satanism
  • Anthropology of evil: the folklore of satanism
  • Satanic precursors
  • The age of satanism: Anton Lavey and the Church of Satan
  • The satanic bible
  • Reading satanism through demonology: the satanism scare
  • Adopting satanic identities
  • Little Nicky grows up?
  • Satanic attitudes
  • Children of the black goat
  • Satanism in play.