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Dictionary of Satanism

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1972. on the cover of my copy of this book (this was SUCH a great picture selected by Amazon for this edition!) i drew the Leviathan, with 11 tentacles and mutant appearance. this is one of the best books on Satanism that exists. I have had a blood pact for more than 10 years now with Satan, and as this book was one of the most important on my Blood Pact booklist at Amazon, it has weathered time well. Baskin is arch, broad, and for a reference book of this enthusiasm and character, should be considered a superior achievement, an education for the aspiring demonologist and faustian. combined with other reputable texts of greater academic candor, Baskin can long remain a kind of toady mascot alongside "The Satanic Bible" and other lesser-known Satanist scriptures (including "The Demonic Bible", "Lost in Paradise", "Satan's Bible", "The Devil's Scripture", and any number of other well-named competitors). it surpasses the too providential dictionary of Ambrose Bierce, and succeeds in angling a lettered presentation in a more entertaining direction than did Ashley or Wilson or even Cavendish or many other more astounding compositors and compilers such as CJSThompson or PCarus. the obscurity of data which Mr. Baskin strings together, and some of the humorous choices of terminological entry, makes reading it from cover to cover a JOY! Baskin reissued this book in 1988 under the title "Satanism: a Guide to the Awesome Power of Satan". it is heartwarming to see it kept in print under any title. I am seriously considering recommending that my local occult shop carries it, if possible. it has been talismanic and powerful as a magical object. highly recommended. your mother should read this book. so should her mother.Satanism: A Guide to the Awesome Power of Satan