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Satanic Studies Resources

The figure of Satan/Lucifer has haunted history as villain, trickster, liberator, and scapegoat. To study Satan is to study power itself—how religions create enemies, how societies project fears, and how rebels reclaim symbols of defiance. This page gathers works in history, sociology, anthropology, psychology, and theology to help seekers see beyond superstition and discover how the Adversary has shaped culture, belief, and rebellion across the centuries.

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Note about the links below: We highly encourage people to support authors by buying books. At the same time, many of the books linked below are academic, which means expensive. Therefore, in order to ensure this resource page is as accessible as possible, where available the links below are to free pdf versions on sites like the Internet Archive and Project Guttenberg.

Beginner's Path

Accessible, clear introductions to Lucifer and Satan across history, theology, and culture.

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  1. The Little Book of Satanism: A Guide to Satanic History, Culture, and Wisdom – La Carmina (2023)

  2. The Origin of Satan – Elaine Pagels (1995)
    Readable history tracing how “the enemy” was constructed in early Christianity.

  3. Satan: A Biography – Henry Ansgar Kelly (2006)
    A scholarly but approachable biography of Satan through scripture and tradition.

  4. Lucifer: The Devil in the Middle Ages – Jeffrey Burton Russell (1984)
    Explains how Lucifer became culturally fused with Satan during the medieval period.

  5. Children of Lucifer: The Origins of Modern Religious Satanism – Ruben van Luijk (2016)
    Essential overview of modern Satanism as a religious and cultural movement.

  6. The Devil: A New Biography – Philip C. Almond (2014)
    Covers the devil’s story across Jewish, Christian, and Islamic thought in plain language.

Deeper Study

Advanced scholarship in history, anthropology, psychology, and theology.

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History & Cultural Influence​

 

Sociology & Anthropology​

 

Psychology & Philosophy

 

Theology & Religious Studies

 

Literary & Cultural Influence

Women's Voices on the Devil

For centuries, the story of Lucifer and Satan has been told through male voices. Yet women scholars, witches, and theologians have brought vital perspectives—reclaiming the Devil as a symbol of resistance, liberation, and hidden wisdom. Here are some key works:

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History & Theology

 

Occult & Witchcraft Studies

 

Contemporary Satanism

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