The Satanic Scriptures
Encyclopedia
The Satanic Scriptures is a book by current High Priest of the Church of Satan
, Peter H. Gilmore
. Like The Satanic Bible
before it, it is a collection of essays and observations; as well, it obtains the detailed writings on once non-public Satanic ritual
s. The hardback edition of the book was given a limited release on April 30th, 2007, Walpurgisnacht, with a mainstream release following on the 13th of October the same year.
The book was published by Scapegoat Publishing as a 304 page clothbound edition, a slipcased edition, and as a paperback edition.
The website claims that other essays will touch on the similarity between fascist aesthetics
and LaVeyan Satanism
, along with a multitude of political issues that correlate to the Satanic viewpoint, as the released table of contents
shows. Included, but not limited to, are issues such as terrorism in the United States
.
rite which was performed by founder Anton LaVey
, along with the details for a Satanic funeral
, assumed to be a variation on one such which was performed on him. While a Satanic wedding had been performed by Anton LaVey in 1967, between Radical journalist John Raymond and New York socialite Judith Case, Satanists, especially non-Church of Satan members, have generally opted for secular weddings in the absence of these rituals availbile outside of the priesthood. The same is for funerals, despite LaVey having performed a Satanic funeral for naval officer Edward Olsen.
Church of Satan
The Church of Satan is an organization dedicated to the acceptance of the carnal self, as articulated in The Satanic Bible, written in 1969 by Anton Szandor LaVey.- History :...
, Peter H. Gilmore
Peter H. Gilmore
Peter Howard Gilmore is an American author and administrator of the Church of Satan. He was appointed High Priest of the Church in 2001 by Magistra Blanche Barton. Within the church, he is known as Magus Peter H...
. Like The Satanic Bible
The Satanic Bible
The Satanic Bible is a collection of essays, observations, and rituals published by Anton LaVey in 1969. It contains the core principles of LaVeyan Satanism, and is considered the foundation of its philosophy and dogma. It has been described as the most important document to influence contemporary...
before it, it is a collection of essays and observations; as well, it obtains the detailed writings on once non-public Satanic ritual
Ritual
A ritual is a set of actions, performed mainly for their symbolic value. It may be prescribed by a religion or by the traditions of a community. The term usually excludes actions which are arbitrarily chosen by the performers....
s. The hardback edition of the book was given a limited release on April 30th, 2007, Walpurgisnacht, with a mainstream release following on the 13th of October the same year.
The book was published by Scapegoat Publishing as a 304 page clothbound edition, a slipcased edition, and as a paperback edition.
Essays
A large portion of the essays were released prior to the book; however, some of the essays included in the book are improved variations. Some, including the essay released in the excerpt, deal with what the Church of Satan deems to be pseudo-Satanists, and those whom refuse to affiliate with the Church, but instead form their own groups.The website claims that other essays will touch on the similarity between fascist aesthetics
Aesthetics
Aesthetics is a branch of philosophy dealing with the nature of beauty, art, and taste, and with the creation and appreciation of beauty. It is more scientifically defined as the study of sensory or sensori-emotional values, sometimes called judgments of sentiment and taste...
and LaVeyan Satanism
LaVeyan Satanism
LaVeyan Satanism, often referred to simply as Satanism among most adherents, was founded in 1966 by Anton LaVey. Its teachings are based on individualism, self-control and "eye for an eye" morality. Drawing influences from the rituals and ceremonies of occultist Aleister Crowley and the...
, along with a multitude of political issues that correlate to the Satanic viewpoint, as the released table of contents
Table of contents
A table of contents, usually headed simply "Contents" and abbreviated informally as TOC, is a list of the parts of a book or document organized in the order in which the parts appear...
shows. Included, but not limited to, are issues such as terrorism in the United States
Terrorism in the United States
A common definition of terrorism is the systematic use or threatened use of violence to intimidate a population or government and thereby effect political, religious, or ideological change...
.
Rituals
Many of the rituals detailed in the book were previously only known to members of the priesthood in the Church of Satan, such as the weddingWedding
A wedding is the ceremony in which two people are united in marriage or a similar institution. Wedding traditions and customs vary greatly between cultures, ethnic groups, religions, countries, and social classes...
rite which was performed by founder Anton LaVey
Anton LaVey
Anton Szandor LaVey , born Howard Stanton Levey, was the founder of the Church of Satan as well as a writer, occultist, and musician...
, along with the details for a Satanic funeral
Funeral
A funeral is a ceremony for celebrating, sanctifying, or remembering the life of a person who has died. Funerary customs comprise the complex of beliefs and practices used by a culture to remember the dead, from interment itself, to various monuments, prayers, and rituals undertaken in their honor...
, assumed to be a variation on one such which was performed on him. While a Satanic wedding had been performed by Anton LaVey in 1967, between Radical journalist John Raymond and New York socialite Judith Case, Satanists, especially non-Church of Satan members, have generally opted for secular weddings in the absence of these rituals availbile outside of the priesthood. The same is for funerals, despite LaVey having performed a Satanic funeral for naval officer Edward Olsen.