Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #48535 in Books
• Published on: 1993-02-14
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 147 pages

Customer Reviews

Judge for yourself
Unfortunately, most people do not understand Anton La Vey, yet choose to read books stemming from the Satanic Bible. I urge anyone who wants to know tabout the basics of Satanism to read the Bible first. I also believe that Dr La Vey used second-hand views and methods because they have been researched, used and worked; perhaps he supports these teachings and is therefor sharing them. This is a difficult subject to fully understand and justify, and so it is advisable to educate ones self on the basic philosophy before leaping for the most judgeable works. A wonderful book, and a very intelligent author. A must for any Satanists.

Importance of Literacy in a Book Review
This isn't so much a review as it is a critical look at one of the "Doc's" detractors:

On June 2, 1998 midnightmagick@hotmail.com stated: "LAVEY IS NOTHING BUT A LIER! " First of all, it's spelled "liar". Second, the glorification of the "self" is an oft overlooked philosophy, which is something most religions are--it's called "theosophy". I wish I could give you a break, kind sir, but the only Satanists who "wine" are connoisseurs of said beverage and "whining" is something that you, Mr. Magick, are extremely adept at! And if that's not bad enough, you said "wine" twice--once is a typo, the second time reveals an intellect below a 5th grade reading level. For someone who boldly states "I am a Wiccan" and "disagree with Christianity" you sure seem quick to defend a religion that considers YOU a "heretic." Next, I would like to answer these following questions:

Q. What religion came first (a) satanism or (b) christianity?

A. That would be "Which religion" and as to the one that "came first", well, most of us stopped playing that game when we graduated from grade school.

Q. What is the name of the opposing force, the evil force in christianity?

A. LaVey clearly states in his manifesto that Satan is a "concept" and is as far removed from the "Satan" of Christianity as the "Easter Bunny" is in the Resurrection of Christ.

And please don't refer to me as "peopel"; here in the land of "coherent statements" we refer to ourselves as "people", some of us even consider ourselves "individuals." If it is indeed true that LaVey created Satanism as a controversey, then why are YOU causing such an uproar? If you are going to use a literary forum such as amazon.com for your pulpit, at least you could have the common courtesy to master your syntax and grammar first.

Hail Satan!

--Bear23

Advanced readers only, please!
This book was not as dissapointing as other reviews would make it seem(hint-hint, ignorant white-lighters). The Notebook provides the reader with a "fleshed-out" view of Satanism by providing specific examples in the application of Satanic philosohpy. If you haven't read the Satanic Bible, or don't understand the teachings of LaVey, this book will not be what you want out the Church of Satan. One must understand the basics before the subtle aspects of Satanic lifestyle can be explored.