A review by azoriusbarrister
Satanic Feminism: Lucifer as the Liberator of Woman in Nineteenth-Century Culture by Per Faxneld

2.0

Literature analysis of feminist works and how they sought to overturn the Christian patriarchy by subverting religious texts, particularly Genesis 3 (Eve and the apple; Satan as an evil tempter vs. Satan as the gifter of knowledge and female emancipation). The patriarchy clapped back by calling these women satanists and witches, and the feminists just leaned into it harder. This is a VERY broad summary of an incredibly detailed dissertation. The only reason I gave it two stars ("it was OK") is because it's a hearty slog to read through. The writing is lacking in refinement and style. Had it been edited better, it probably wouldn't have come off so clunky.