Bibliograph

The invention of Satanism, Asbjørn Dyrendal, James R. Lewis, Jesper Aa. Petersen

Type

Label

The invention of Satanism, Asbjørn Dyrendal, James R. Lewis, Jesper Aa. Petersen

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 235-247) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The invention of Satanism

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

946569749

Responsibility statement

Asbjørn Dyrendal, James R. Lewis, Jesper Aa. Petersen

Summary

"Three experts explore Satanism as a contemporary movement that is in continuous dialogue with popular culture, and which provides a breeding ground for other new religious movements."--Book jacket

Table Of Contents

Prologue : 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 -- Epilogue : Satanism in play

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