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[[File:TheSatanicBible.jpg|400px|thumb|Cover of ''The Satanic Bible'']] | |||
'''''The Satanic Bible''''' is a collection of essays, observations, and rituals published by [[Anton LaVey]] in 1969. It is the central religious text 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 Satanism. | '''''The Satanic Bible''''' is a collection of essays, observations, and rituals published by [[Anton LaVey]] in 1969. It is the central religious text 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 Satanism. | ||
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''The Satanic Bible'' is composed of four books: | ''The Satanic Bible'' is composed of four books: | ||
* The Book of Satan - challenges the Ten Commandments and the Golden Rule, and promotes Epicureanism. | * The Book of [[Satan]] - challenges the Ten Commandments and the Golden Rule, and promotes Epicureanism. | ||
* The Book of Lucifer - discusses topics such as indulgence, love, hate, and sex. Dispels rumors surrounding the religion. | * The Book of [[Lucifer]] - discusses topics such as indulgence, love, hate, and sex. Dispels rumors surrounding the religion. | ||
* The Book of Belial - details [[ritual magic|rituals and magic]]. Discusses the required mindset and focus for performing a ritual, and provides instructions for three rituals: those for sex, compassion, or destruction. | * The Book of [[Belial]] - details [[ritual magic|rituals and magic]]. Discusses the required mindset and focus for performing a ritual, and provides instructions for three rituals: those for sex, compassion, or destruction. | ||
* The Book of Leviathan - provides four invocations for Satan, lust, compassion, and destruction. Also lists the nineteen [[Enochian|Enochian Keys]] (adapted from [[John Dee]]'s Enochian keys. | * The Book of [[Leviathan]] - provides four invocations for Satan, lust, compassion, and destruction. Also lists the nineteen [[Enochian|Enochian Keys]] (adapted from [[John Dee]]'s Enochian keys. | ||
==Themes== | ==Themes== | ||
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Originally published in paperback by Avon in 1969, ''The Satanic Bible'' has had thirty printings and has never gone out of print. A hardcover edition was published by University Books that same year but has now been out of print for decades. | Originally published in paperback by Avon in 1969, ''The Satanic Bible'' has had thirty printings and has never gone out of print. A hardcover edition was published by University Books that same year but has now been out of print for decades. | ||
In 2015, William Morrow published a new hardcover edition of the book combined in a single volume with its companion work, ''The Satanic Rituals'', and marketed under a special arrangement by Rabid Crow Arts and Graphics. The main content has not changed throughout the editions, although the dedication was removed after several printings and the introduction has changed several times. The | In 2015, William Morrow published a new hardcover edition of the book combined in a single volume with its companion work, ''The Satanic Rituals'', and marketed under a special arrangement by Rabid Crow Arts and Graphics. The main content has not changed throughout the editions, although the dedication was removed after several printings and the introduction has changed several times. The [[sigil]] of [[Baphomet]] has been printed on the cover since the original publication. | ||
It has been translated into Danish, Swedish, German, Spanish, Finnish and Turkish. | It has been translated into Danish, Swedish, German, Spanish, Finnish and Turkish. | ||