The Sorceries and Scandals of Satan

by Henry M. Tichenor, Henry M. Tichenor

Henry M. Tichenor was a writer and magazine editor prominent in the socialist and freethinking movements during the Progressive Era of American history. His writings frequently condemned organized religion, Christianity in particular, as a tool used by the upper classes to maintain control over the working class. In the realm of opposition to religion, he has been ranked beside Clarence Darrow and Madalyn Murray O'Hair as a leading American freethinker of the twentieth century. In "The Sorceries and Scandals of Satan," Tichenor employs the figure of Satan as a literary symbolic character to represent rebellion against tyranny - a symbolism with a robust tradition in literature and political works. In his book, the character symbol of Satan is employed as a foil against which to compare the horrors of organized religion, especially Christianity. A foreword my Robert Merciless provides biographical information and historical context for the author and work.

Genres: Nonfiction

176 pages, Paperback

First published October 8, 2010

Reviews

[Mallory · Rating 4 out of 5]

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Tichenor’s strong sense of humor and sarcasm made this an enjoyable read. I went in expecting a book that focused solely on specific events linked to Satan, but instead found a book that addresses a wide range of topics relating to religious history, religious hypocrisy, and mass hysteria (witch trials). This book served as a good introduction into religious studies from the perspective of someone who detests organized religion and finds comfort in the natural aspects of our world.

[Jason]

This was not the book I scanned. I think there is an error with your bar code.