Canon
Revolt of the Angels by Anatole France Ultimately a meditation on the corruption of power, Anatole France’s Revolt of the Angels (1914) utilises the theological metaphor of Satan as a force favouring free inquiry, the War in Heaven a metaphysical battle against universal tyranny. Arcade, an angel who has strayed from Heaven to study Philosophy and History on Earth seeks to re-assemble Lucifer’s legion to overthrow the detached and intolerant God of Heaven. Finally, Satan, after contemplating His probable victory concludes: “No, let us not conquer the heavens. It is enough to have the power to do so. War engenders war, and victory defeat. God, conquered, will become Satan; Satan, conquering, will become God. May the fates spare me this terrible lot!” (source) (image source) |
FURTHER RECOMMENDED reading - written by Lucas
The Inferno - Dante: A detailed work of fiction regarding the many levels, and torments of Hell.
Satan Superstar - David Flint: A brief history of Satanism, and a good reference to different kinds of Satanism, and Satanic groups.
Satanic Panic - Kier-La Janisse & Paul Corupe: A great introduction, and veritable encyclopedia on the Satanic Panic era of the 80's and 90's.
The Better Nature of our Angels - Steven Pinker: Fascinating look at the rise of literacy and communication contributing to a decrease in violence.
The Satanic Epic - Neil Forsyth: Attempts to explain the seductive nature of Milton’s Satan.
Europe’s Inner Demons - Norman Cohn: One of the most influential historical studies of European witchcraft beliefs, and the precursor to Satanic Panic. People being judged because of differences.
Love, Sex, Fear, Death: The Inside Story of The Process Church of the Final Judgement - Timothy Wylie: The story of an influential Satanic group from the 60’s that wasn’t the Church Of Satan.
Satan Superstar - David Flint: A brief history of Satanism, and a good reference to different kinds of Satanism, and Satanic groups.
Satanic Panic - Kier-La Janisse & Paul Corupe: A great introduction, and veritable encyclopedia on the Satanic Panic era of the 80's and 90's.
The Better Nature of our Angels - Steven Pinker: Fascinating look at the rise of literacy and communication contributing to a decrease in violence.
The Satanic Epic - Neil Forsyth: Attempts to explain the seductive nature of Milton’s Satan.
Europe’s Inner Demons - Norman Cohn: One of the most influential historical studies of European witchcraft beliefs, and the precursor to Satanic Panic. People being judged because of differences.
Love, Sex, Fear, Death: The Inside Story of The Process Church of the Final Judgement - Timothy Wylie: The story of an influential Satanic group from the 60’s that wasn’t the Church Of Satan.