In this section, after a brief introduction to Satanist books, we will examine the rituals and then their temples.
1. Satanist Books
The Satanist sect has books and writings authored by its founders. Below, we will provide an explanation in this regard:
1.1. The Book of the Law
This book was written by Aleister Crowley, a prominent figure in 20th-century Satanism. During a trip to Egypt in 1904 with his wife Rose, Crowley claimed that an angel named Aiwass spoke to him and inspired him with instructions. He compiled these instructions into a book and named it “The Book of the Law,” considering himself the prophet of these inspirations. He made these instructions the basis for the formation of a sect called “Thelema.”
Crowley organized his book into three chapters, each of which he wrote in one day and one hour. In paragraph 40 of the first chapter of “The Book of the Law,” it is stated: “Do what thou wilt, that is the whole law.” This became the central motto of the Thelemic sect. This motto was first proposed in the 16th century by the French humanist writer François Rabelais, and in the 18th century, the Hellfire Society also adopted it as their main motto. This motto justified many of the obscenities and moral deviations in the Thelemic sect and later Satanist groups.
2.1. The Thelemic Bible
Aleister Crowley compiled the “Thelemic Bible” in 1907.
3.1. Crowley’s Other Books and Articles
Crowley wrote many books and articles. The most important of them are: “Eight Lectures on Yoga,” “The Book of Lies,” “The Confessions of Aleister Crowley” (Crowley’s autobiography), “The Child of the Moon,” and “777 and Other Kabbalistic Writings.”
4.1. The Satanic Bible
The book “The Satanic Bible,” which is the sacred text of new Satanism, was written by Anton LaVey and includes a collection of articles, observations, Satanic rituals, and unique ideas about Satanic practice. The book, which contains Hebrew, Greek, and English texts, is divided into four parts, each named after one of the four demons: Satan, Lucifer, Belial, and Leviathan: – The Satan section introduces Satanism. – The Lucifer section explains the beliefs and theories of Satanists (this section contains material on sexual relations). – The Belial section includes the practices of Satanism and witchcraft. – The Leviathan section contains texts for use in Satanic rituals.
The flow of the book is structured in such a way that the reader concludes that Satanism is the only logical option for humanity. LaVey presents this idea so insistently that if someone does not engage in Satanism, they certainly have a psychological or intellectual problem.
5.1. Satanic Prayers
This book, written by Anton LaVey, describes in detail the various rituals of the Satanic sect in nine chapters and is second only to “The Satanic Bible” in terms of importance and use in this sect; in many ceremonies, part of the text from this book must be read by the priest of the Church of Satan and those present.
6.1. Satanic Magic
This book was originally published as “The Perfect Witch, or What to Do When Chastity Fails,” but after its reprinting in 1983, the title was changed to “Satanic Magic.” The topics of this book include some of the witchcraft teachings that Anton LaVey taught his students in the early 1960s under the title “The Black Art.”
7.1. The Devil’s Notebook
This book contains 41 articles written by Anton LaVey on various topics.
8.1. The Devil’s Conversations
This book was the last work that Anton LaVey compiled a few days before his death. It contains 61 scattered writings by him, which were published a year after his death. A foreword to this book was written by the famous metal singer Marilyn Manson.
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