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| The Satanic Scriptures | 
 enlarge | Author: Peter H. Gilmore
Creators: Blanche Barton, Peggy Nadramia, Timothy Patrick Butler
Publisher: Scapegoat Publishing
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  16 reviews
Sales Rank: 503454
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 302
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.9
Dimensions (in): 7.9 x 4.8 x 1
ISBN: 0976403595
Dewey Decimal Number: 291
EAN: 9780976403593
ASIN: 0976403595
Publication Date: October 13, 2007
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 Undefiled wisdom... September 18, 2007
27 out of 41 found this review helpful
Written in a style reminscient of a symphony of words resonating with notes in our own minds, this landmark tome includes all those essays printed in The Black Flame which I have had the pleasure to follow all these years, and to have it all in this concise tome is a wonderful compendium to treasure.
I was fortunate to receive The Slipcase edition lavishly embossed with The Baphomet on the front, and the brimstone symbol on the back, emblazoned in silver, glistening majestically in the candlelight, as a veritable Luciferian beacon of undefiled wisdom in the darkness. Being a bibliophile, I also had to possess the hardback version which rests comfortably in My Library, both of which are destined to become heirlooms in The Blackthorne Lair. And so it shall be for the forthcoming paperback version as well, to be released for this October of XLII A.S. by Scapegoat Publishing.
Graciously attached to the spine is no less than a black silken ribbon to act as bookmark, that one may not miss a single paragraph of valuable gnosis herein.
Subject matter covers everything from Satanic Aesthetics, music, personality types, to the fascism question, eugenics, a tribute to Dr. LaVey, time travel, to never-before released potent rituals only previously privy to Church of Satan Hierarchy of passion, compassion, and potency, including The Satanic Wedding Rite, the Funeral rite, and The powerful Rite of Ragnarok; plus so much more.
The book cover itself features Magus Gilmore's rendition of The Sabbatic Baphomet of Mendes, seated imperiously in the vastness of space, serving as a worthy frame to exhault this archetypal daemonic deity representative of carnal joy and might. Marvelously detailed and invoking the element of strength and Lust, the portrait will no doubt find itself within many a diabolical Inner Sanctum. On the back of the cover itself is a classic photograph of Magus Gilmore himself, the black flame burning from behind that noble gaze.
Now accompanying The Satanic Bible by Our Founder, The Satanic Scriptures easily takes its place besides Dr. LaVey's literary masterpieces, complimenting them quite well. The Satanic Scriptures is optimum in both quality of content and materials used, which could be no less to preserve the wisdom of the High Priest.
Welcome to the Philosophy of Self Reliance November 21, 2007
13 out of 16 found this review helpful
Like most people who were raised in the Catholic Church, I had many preconceived notions about Satanism prior to reading this (and the other Anton LaVey books). First, members of the Church of Satan do not worship "The Devil" as understood by Christian Scripture. They worship their inner spirit, their own power and confidence. This perhaps makes them even more "evil" and threatening to by the book Christians. Christianity demands that you take no responsibility for your own actions, that the "Devil" made you commit your wrong actions, and that by becoming Christian, you are "saved" and bear no responsiblity for your actions. Satanism demands the opposite. You and only you are responsible for yourself. You are to treate others as they treate you: return kindness with the same, stand up and defend yourself against those who harm you and your family. Satanists are called to be strong wolves and not passive sheep. All in all, I think the philosophy of Satanism in its true form is much more positive and empowering tham that of conventional religion. This book also contains some of the more interesting rituals of Satanism which, while they may be indeed empowering, will most likely freak out any Christians still sitting on the fence and give their pastors something to rant about when they become "born again" and need something to blame their drug addictions on (drug use very much goes against Satanic philosophy as it takes power away from the individual and renders him helpless). I am not a Satanist, but I liked much of what I had read in this book and I wish that more people would read it with an open mind.
Absolutely Perfect Timing November 16, 2007
9 out of 12 found this review helpful
The Satanic Scriptures is a wonderful addition to the fundamental writings of Satanism. Clear, intelligent, and fun, it provides a wealth of insight. The publishing quality is excellent, and it is quite professionally edited.
This book would make a fine contribution to any library of the philosophically-minded, regardless of one's level of agreement with Satanism. Topics discussed within vary across a broad spectrum of daily life, presenting ideas which, if they don't have you nodding your head in agreement, will at the very least make you think and examine your own perspectives.
While remaining consistent in its tenants, Satanism has subtlety refocused itself through time, and many of the essays herein prove an excellent guide through recent years. The book clarifies Satanic perspective and gives an official update on "the world's most notorious religion".
A solid, thorough, and masterfully crafted book which I am certain will stand for many years as a flame of philosophical literature. Great care was obviously taken in its production. It was done right.
Lavey Articulated December 19, 2007
7 out of 9 found this review helpful
A long overdue release from the CoS! Many of the essays can be found in The Black FLame or on the CoS website. When compiled together in this relevant and readable sequence of relevance they become an indelible mark in the CoS's evolution. The words of The Satanic Bible resonated deeply for me in the beginnings of my adolecsence and to this day retains the basis for my Lesser Black Magic(k)al workings. The outright refutation of the more esoteric and still LHP aspects of the western Left Hand Path tradition by Gilmore is disappointing but not surprising... leaving no abundance of fertile ground for real personal development aside from epicurean materialism and psychodrama. The rest is capitalist atheism. The world's indigenous LHP traditions are worth more attention than the CoS is willing to acknoweledge. So don't expect anything arcane or of an insight in to what's REALLY possible for the aspiring Black Magician. At least THIS functioning High Priest actually WROTE both halves of his bible (or scriptures, as it were)!
The New Face of the Devil April 1, 2008
7 out of 11 found this review helpful
I was given this book by a friend of the author. Although I've read Lavey's works and enjoyed them, I never really felt that he was speaking to me or my condition. The loss of the Black House in San Francisco further reduced my interest in Lavey's Church. However, The Satanic Scriptures is a newer, more organized, more mature approach to this Egoist philosophy and the ideas put forth in this book lack the overblown bravado of the Church's more sensationalist texts.
Although I am not a member of the CoS, I have to say, if the Church is to continue into the New Dawn, it will be because of the efforts of High Priest Gilmore and his excellent new book.
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