The Satanic Bible
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| The Satanic Bible | |
| Author | Anton Szandor LaVey |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Religious, Satanism, Philosophy |
| Publisher | Avon Books |
Publication date | 1969 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (Hardback & Paperback) |
| Pages | 272 |
| ISBN | 9780380015399 |
| Followed by | The Satanic Rituals |
The Satanic Bible is a book written by Anton LaVey, and published by Avon Books in 1969. It contains a collection of essays, observations and rituals, and outlines LaVey's Satanic ideology. It contains the core principles of LaVeyan Satanism and is considered the foundation of the philosophy and dogma that constitute Satanism.[citation needed]
The book outlines Nine Satanic Statements, which include "Satan represents indulgence instead of abstinence", "Satan represents vengeance instead of turning the other cheek" and "Satan represents all of the so-called sins, as they all lead to physical, mental, or emotional gratification".[1]
Yankee Rose
The final page of The Satanic Bible bears a stamp reading "YANKEE ROSE", in capital letters and in slightly inkier typing. The meaning of this is unknown. The Church of Satan website offers a possible clue, pointing to the song by that name, recorded by LaVey on his record Satan Takes a Holiday. However, the website also adds that this may not be a clue at all: LaVey wished its meaning to remain secret.[2]
LaVey recorded the Holden/Frankle song of the same title as part of a medley on Satan Takes a Holiday, initially released by Amarillo Records and since re-released by Reptilian Records on their Adversary label. [citation needed]
LaVey once wrote about using old pop music in Satanic rituals: "[...] like everyone else, I have my personal favorites which are readily identifiable with meaningful situations. Perhaps one day I will share them with you, and it will be seen that many Satanists - like other emotionally responsive individuals - favor the same tunes!"[3]
References
- ^ unknown (24 October, 2004). "Navy approves first ever Satanist". British Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 20 September, 2011.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=and|date=(help) - ^ The Enigma of Yankee Rose
- ^ LaVey, Anton, "The Devil's Notebook", pg. 81