RARE The Autobiography of Satan 1872 Occult Theology/Demonology Antique Book

  

An incredibly scarce antiquarian esoteric theology/demonology book. Illustrated with historiographic frontispiece by W. 18.5x12 cm (7¼x4¾), bound in original pebbled purple cloth, lettering in gilt, with decorations and rules stamped in both black and gilt.

A work aimed squarely at debunking any notion that Satanism as it existed could be considered a growth from biblical interpretation; Beard describes his aim in the preface as blow at Traditionalism, Sacerdotalism and Satanism. John Relly Beard was an English Unitarian minister, schoolmaster, lecturer and translator who co-founded the Unitarian College Manchester. Condition: Slight rubbing to ends of sunned spine and corners of boards; front hinge cracked, rear hinge tender, text clean throughout; very good. The item "RARE The Autobiography of Satan 1872 Occult Theology/Demonology Antique Book" is in sale since Thursday, January 23, 2020.

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1. Year Printed: 1872
2. Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
3. Topic: Occult
4. Binding: Hardcover
5. Region: United Kingdom
6. Author: Beard, John R. editor
7. Subject: Religion & Spirituality
8. Original/Facsimile: Original
9. Language: English
10. Publisher: Williams and Norgate
11. Place of Publication: London and Edinburgh
12. Special Attributes: 1st Edition