Satanism: A Reader

This collection of primary source texts from 1841 to 2017 explores the understudied topic of Satanism, covering a range of genres and offering critical historical context and expert scholarly interpretation. It is ideal for classroom and research use, as well as a fascinating read for anyone interested in the occult, transgression, secularization, and the fringes of the religious landscape.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 360 pages
Publication date: 30 November 2023
Publisher: Oxford University Press Inc

Satanism is a thought that evokes strong emotions and has yet to be thoroughly researched by academics. This collection of essential primary sources from 1841 to 2017 seeks to close that knowledge gap. The texts, which cover a wide range of genres, including poetry, polemical religious tracts, ritual instructions, and internet FAQs, range from the esoteric to the anti-clerical, countercultural, and political. Each text is accompanied by a comprehensive introduction written by an expert in the field that provides readers with critical historical context and expert scholarly interpretation. The book is organized chronologically, allowing readers to gain a concise historical overview of the development of Satanism. It is suitable for classroom and research use, as well as a captivating read for anyone interested in the occult, transgression, secularization, and the margins of the religious landscape.

Weight: 526g
Dimension: 157 x 236 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780199913558