Product Description
Paperback
Product Details
| Publisher | Scapegoat Publishing |
| ISBN | 0976403595 |
| Creator |
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| Author | Peter H. Gilmore |
| Format | Paperback |
| Label | Scapegoat Publishing |
| Edition | illustrated edition |
| Dewey Decimal Number | 291 |
| Studio | Scapegoat Publishing |
| EAN | 9780976403593 |
| Number Of Pages | 302 |
| Title | The Satanic Scriptures |
| Publication Date | 2007-10-13 |
| Manufacturer | Scapegoat Publishing |
Customer Reviews
Must read follow-up to the Satanic Bible.Review by A. Pink, 2010-06-25
Very good reading. Most people will be surprised that the Church of Satan is not really evil but a real viable philosophy with tenets that many of us already adhere to. Peter H. Gilmore is an interesting speaker and very good writer.
Not as illuminating as other books on Satanism..
Review by Mindmaster, 2010-03-23
The first half of this book is very good, but mostly due it being based on older writings that were previously published in various Church of Satan outlets. It slowly degenerates into things that most people have no concern about such as Gilmore's musical tastes and opinion and his doctrine of elitism. The ultimate mark of elitism is not having any need to identify yourself as such for your actions speak. I can't tell you of anything personally that Gilmore does other than run the CoS and write this book. Some of the text is outright militant towards you if you happen to favor a flavor of Satanism that doesn't meet his definition if your beliefs are deist, spiritual, or non-alien elitist. At best, one could view this as an attempt to copy "The Devils Notebook" or "Satan Speaks!" without the entertainment value.
You cannot be so naive as to believe that just because someone believes in some cosmic dark force that they aren't a Satanist as The Satanic Bible professes more of a life philosophy than a religion and the text therein is compatible with many Left Hand Path followers. It just doesn't address the issue other than to balk at herd conformity in other organizations which you don't need to participate in to have such beliefs. If a Satanist is just truly and atheist why waste your time with rituals and calling yourself Satanic? If you don't believe in the forces which you intend to utilize it really doesn't come off as being something worth your time and it seems more that you are running a Vampire: The Masquerade troop where people can wear fangs and look cool saying silly stuff like "Hail Satan!" I'm sure you guys could put on a fabulous rendition of The Rockey Horror picture show as well if that is what you really are into. I can shop at Hot Topic too!
Possibly the most retarded chapter in the book is "The Myth of "The Satanic Community"" where Gilmore spends an entire chapter railing people that don't agree personally with him and his definition of Satanism and that if anyone starts some "other" group then they couldn't possibly be genuine. History has told us that many new ways have been thinking have been built upon the ashes of preceding lines of thought, and old lines of thought have been summarily destroyed in the process. Anton's work in the late '60s and early '70s is simply the gold standard, but nothing else of note has risen from the Church of Satan since that time so I hardly feel you can do more than say that you are riding these coat tails very well. Other groups and individuals have sought to improve on Satanism and Left Hand Path lines of thought since that time so don't seem too shocked when they refuse to agree with you as they have been evolving their structure while your organization has been doing its best to remain stagnant.
I'm giving this book 3 stars mostly due to the fact of the first half, and the rituals are interesting. I'm not a member of any of these organizations, but I'm not afraid to disagree where required. Take my advice as coming from a true follower from the path who doesn't give a crap about the politics of these organizations who would like to steer his good friends in the right direction.
Peter Gilmore
Review by L. Noon, 2009-12-30
LaVeyan Satanism... without LaVey. Doesn't have his wit, I believe LaVeys wit made the Church of Satan material so enjoyable. If you haven't read anything from the Church of Satan I suggest you start with The Satanic Bible.
A House Has Been Built
Review by D. Kramer, 2009-12-17
If The Satanic Bible is the principled foundation upon which satanism exists, then this book is the house built upon it! I cannot emphasize enough just what an elucidation of satanism this book is. With precision, Peter Gilmore hones satanic theory and in the process, destroys any misconceptions about satanism while ushering it into the contemporary age. It is for this reason that this book is so valuable. This is satanic theory that is particularly relevant to the new millenium.
And at no point does the intellectual exploration take away from the sheer joy of a read this book is. Mr. Gilmore's wit cuts like a knife as he exposes everything from "Satanic Panic" nutjobs to "green eyed hamsters". Like the third angle cutting down between the two upright tops of the inverted pentagram, the axioms he presents are undeniably grounded in pragmatism and realism with no mercy shown for anybody who isn't prepared to look into the mirror of their own pretension. It is a brutal but necessary evaluation that seems long overdue.
On top of it all, the book is laced with outstanding pieces about the New York City blackout of 2003 and newly publicized satanic rituals. His style of commentary is rich and robust, precise and unflinching, eloquent and graceful.
A must-read for all satanists. A daring read for everyone else.
For the youth...
Review by Shirley M. Marquina, 2009-09-07
I'm a satanist, I'm glad I found LeVeys philosophy. Peter H Gilmore very intellectual and the rest in the Church of Satan. I wish people were more self aware, and unfortunately the majority of the people aren't, but I hope the youngster would start picking up the satanic bible and see what is reality....
