Satanism: A Beginner's Guide to the Religious Worship of Satan and Demons Volume I: Philosophy

by Brother Nero, Kasey Koon (Editor), Na'amah (Editor)

In this, the first book in a new series on Traditional Satanism, Brother Nero, an outspoken advocate of the Devil and His ways for over 20 years, focuses on an area of Satanism that few other authors have discussed in the day to day philosophy and lifestyles of those who sincerely worship the Devil. Many topics usually considered too controversial for print in a book such as this are dealt with in a straightforward, easy to understand manner. Some of the many subjects covered in this book * Raising children in Satanism * Satanic marriage and sexual relationships * The nature of Satan and Demons * Holy Texts of Traditional Satanism * Al-Jilwah commentary * Daily prayer * Solitary practice vs. joining a Coven This book is a series of essays meant to educate those outside of Satanism about the true nature of the people who practice it, as well as to provide a source of inspiration and spiritual guidance to the Satanic community.

Genres: Satanism, Religion, Occult

170 pages, Paperback

First published September 8, 2010

About the author

R.J. Womack (Brother Nero) is the author of Satanism: A Beginner's Guide to the Religious Worship of Satan and Demons and the host of the Dark Illumination Report Podcast.

R.J. has been a practicing theistic Satanist for more than 35 years. What makes his approach to Satanism unique is his acknowledgment of Satan and demons as sentient preterhuman entities who are deserving of both respect and worship. R.J.'s work focuses on promoting religious Satanism as a serious faith and way of life.

When he is not reading, writing, or podcasting about Satanism, R.J. enjoys reading horror/fantasy novels and spending time with his two dogs.

Follow R.J. on Facebook, Twitter, or check out his website at rjwomack.com.

Reviews

[Jennifer Shaw · Rating 1 out of 5]

As many have said below this is the worst garbage you can find. Animal sacrifice, abuse of children and women, to include what I can only deduce was a rape fantasy, where the “author” desires a following of women to breed with and have “satanic babies”. I agree with the others who found it disturbing to say the least that a grown man wants to hang out with your children, and speaks about skinning animals.
I have not the slightest clue how anyone could read this and think it was spiritual or satanic by any means, unless of course you think Satanism is what the movies and the satanic panic made it out to be; which if this guy doesn’t stop with the nonsense, will probably begin another panic all over again.
At no point in time was their any syntax during this which leaned into the idea of objectivity, this was complete my side bias, and read much similar to a biblical horror story. Praying to the devil, fighting a war with “god”, choosing sides, being your own race as a satanist, is this Mein Kampf for the mentally challenged?

I also know of this “author” from his YouTube videos and ever changing stance within Left hand path and thought. I am aware after reading these reviews and this diatribe, that he has since changed his mind and is apparently now promoting the same ideas and content but under the guise of another name. This type of content is why we have so many problems in the occult community, and while priests have their hands on children across the globe, I honestly get the same vibe from this “author”. I would never leave my children alone with him, let alone allow him to poison the mind of anyone I care about with this absolute dumpster fire.

I would recommend this content to absolutely no one, and I hope you feel the same after venturing deep into the mind of a fanatical imbecile.

[Diogenes · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is a good introduction to the practice of Traditional/Orthodox Satanism. Because this work is focused on the religious worship of Satan, it emphasizes the importance of prayer, service and devotion as keys to building a personal relationship with Satan and his Demons. The book does not focus on Magick or specific rituals, but instead describes how one can come to know Satan by responding to His call, making a pact, serving Him on this earth and ultimately in Hell – a place of reward for those who served Satan in life. After reading this work, I felt motivated to strengthen my spiritual connection with Satan and I feel that this author's zeal had a positive impact on my faith. I hope there are additional books to follow – the cover page of this book contains a reference to this work as being volume one of what I hope will become a series.

[Derek · Rating 1 out of 5]

Embarrassing. Shallow and defensive throughout.
Even theistic Satanism deserves better than this.

"[A]nybody who can string more than two words together at a time can publish a book on Satanism..." Amen, Brother. If nothing else you've proven this.

[Signor Mambrino · Rating 1 out of 5]

This is the worst book I have ever read. The author includes a chapter about why you should let him hang out with your kids and then another chapter about how he kills little animals in his bedroom. This is a piece of garbage written by a seriously demented loser.

[Tobias · Rating 1 out of 5]

A book that spends more time convincing you that animal sacrifice is good and having non-Satanists friends is bad than it does speaking of the prayer that it says is so important. The small bits of wisdom aren't worth trudging through the ranting of an absolute fanatic.

[Estere · Rating 2 out of 5]

Wouldn't reccomend to complete beginners. A manifesto of a man with... questionable views, who also happens to call himself a Satanist. Interesting read, but not very valuable as an introduction to Theistic Satanism.

[Skunk · Rating 1 out of 5]

ass

[Aly · Rating 1 out of 5]

Si tratta delle opinioni personali dell'autore organizzate in un libro.

[Leo Newspire · Rating 1 out of 5]

Ugh. I want my time back. Reads like a manifesto written by a teen edglord.

The segment where the author talks about ‘simply’ adding in an extra partner to an existing relationship for procreation, completely ignoring the emotional and legal ramifications of this, tells me he’s either completely inexperienced with relationships or a moron. Possibly both.

The author also insists that animal sacrifice is a good thing because people did it in the olden days, so therefore anyone who disagrees obviously doesn’t believe in the deities they worship. How’s that for logical brilliance? (I hope my sarcasm is obvious.)

There is the common misinformation that the Al- Jilwah is a Satanic text. It is not, it is an unorthodox Islamic one. The Yezidis are not Satanists, they are non mainstream Muslims.

There are no original poems or prayers and no original rituals. Honestly the whole thing is more like a series of embarrassing blog posts. My best advice is to avoid.

[Stella Cocon Obscur · Rating 1 out of 5]

J'ai acheté ce livre en ebook sur Amazon, ne trouvant que peu de livres en français sur le sujet. Je dois avouer que j'ai été quelque peu dérangée par certains aspects du livre, mais réellement choquée par le chapitre sur le Sacrifice Animal.... Franchement, quelle personne avec un minimum de coeur oserais faire ce genre d'ignominie ? A l'heure de la lutte contre la maltraitance animale, cet auteur se vautre dans le crasseux, le patriarcat ET dans le "sensationnalisme" lié au Satanisme. En temps que Théiste de cette religion, je trouve que cet ouvrage dessert grandement plus qu'autre chose... Peu d'informations intéressantes, plus une sorte de "guide du sans coeur" qu'un guide du Satanisme Théiste. Heureusement pour moi je n'ai pas perdu beaucoup d'argent (2,99€ l'ebook), mais c'est un véritable torchon !

[Fiendjuice · Rating 2 out of 5]

I've read it cause i got the impression that it had a 1) gnostic workframe, 2) would be controversial. Not one of my hopes could be fulfilled. It was like reading a long rant. Not a good rant. A good rant would be more like a schizopost. Schizoposts are the best. Holy people do schizoposting. Brother Nero praises satanic unity and stuff but at the same time can't write one chapter without talking about things other satanists doing wrong. Most of his philosophy is defined about his detest for other practicioners who aren't so illuminated like him. Don't get me wrong. It is good to hate. Hate is love. But when you want to push your philosophy then show me what your philosophy consists of. Don't just rant. Be affirmative.

[Ronan Louvel · Rating 3 out of 5]

Satanisme traditionnel

Je pense que c'est un bon livre à lire. On peut trouve de bonnes idées, mais je ne pense pas qu'il faille tout croire dans ce livre.

[Inaffablejames · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very straight forward, answered questions, left some more. Kinda questionable believes.... A bit problematic here and there.

[Fredrick Jason · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome beginners book

I loved reading this book. It maybe controversial to many, but I felt that it was a truthful book to help those starting out on this path.

[I Gusti Bagus Ananda · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quite insightful. This is on traditional Satanism though. The book doesn't make the distinction clear to modern Satanism until quite late into the book.