To many, the term "occult" evokes an array of enigmatic and often ominous connotations, encompassing everything from witchcraft and paganism to demonic forces and Satanism. This broad category also includes practices like psychic phenomena, séances, vampirism, ghostly encounters, spell-casting, black magic, voodoo, tarot card readings, yoga, divination, clairvoyance, and more. But what lies at the heart of this mystifying realm? The Latin-derived term "occult" translates to "hidden knowledge," implying a pursuit of power through esoteric wisdom or secret gnosis. This quest for knowledge stands in stark contrast to Biblical teachings. In this edition of the Areopagus Journal, authors Hux and Gibson delve into the realms of Satanism and divination through the lens of a Biblical worldview. Meanwhile, Montenegro, a former astrologer, offers expert insight into the perils of necromancy, warning that communing with the dead can expose individuals to spiritual danger and open the door to occult influences. Previous issues of the Areopagus Journal, including "Engaging the New Age" and "Stretching the Truth" (which explores the occult dimensions of yoga), also grapple with the complex and often treacherous landscape of occult philosophy and practice.