The Invention of Satanism

Asbjørn Dyrendal, James R. Lewis and Jesper Aagaard Petersen present a comprehensive academic study of Satanism. They trace the history of the idea of Satanism as an accusation, its emergence as a self-conscious religion in the twentieth century, and its contemporary forms, combining historical analysis with survey research among practitioners. The book also addresses the Satanic ritual abuse panic. It is a key academic overview for students of new religious movements.