Satanism Today: An Encyclopedia of Religion, Folklore, and Popular Culture - Hardcover

Lewis, James R.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1576072924 ISBN 13: 9781576072929

Publisher: ABC-CLIO, 2001

Synopsis

This authoritative reference work presents a full image of the Prince of Darkness as he appears throughout traditional theology, mythology, art and literature, and popular culture.

· Nearly 300 entries ranging from the anticult movement to Zoroastrianism

· A chronology of information on earlier manifestations of the Western occult tradition that provided the background for the creation of modern religious Satanism in the 1960s

· 66 photos, illustrations, and drawings including depictions of satanic rituals and ingredients used for casting evil spells

· Three appendixes including a Satanist survey conducted by the author in August 2000 on basic demographic data on contemporary Satanists

About this title

Book Description:

The first encyclopedia on contemporary Satanism, entries cover popular music and films, contemporary organized Satanic groups, ritual abuse cases, and practices and beliefs. This volume takes a cross-cultural approach to surveying the role of demons, and includes entries on fallen angels, devils, and other literary and theological residents of Hell.

About the Author:

James R. Lewis is a professional writer and academic specializing in new religions and the New Age.

About this edition

• Publisher: ABC-CLIO
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 1576072924
• ISBN 13: 9781576072929
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 388