Alphonsus Liguori books in order
Italian Catholic bishop and saint
- Lived
- 1696–1787
- Country
- Kingdom of Naples
- Books
- 7
Alphonsus Liguori published 3 novels, 2 non-fiction books and 2 other books, beginning with Eternal Maxims (1728). The best-known is The Glories of Mary (1750).
Updated September 2026
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The Glories of Mary
Alphonsus Liguori's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Eternal Maxims (1728)
The Glories of Mary (1750)
Apparecchio Alla Morte (1758)
Non-fiction in order
The Love of Our Lord Jesus Christ Reduced to Practice (1835)
The True Spouse of Jesus Christ (1835)
Other books in order
A Short Treatise on Prayer (1834)
The Way of Salvation (1836)
About Alphonsus Liguori
Alphonsus Maria de Liguori was an Italian Catholic bishop and saint, as well as a spiritual writer, composer, musician, artist, poet, lawyer, scholastic philosopher, and theologian. He founded the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer, known as the Redemptorists, in November 1732.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Alphonsus Liguori FAQ
- How many books has Alphonsus Liguori written?
- Alphonsus Liguori published 3 novels, 2 non-fiction books and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Alphonsus Liguori's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Glories of Mary.
- What is Alphonsus Liguori's last book?
- Apparecchio Alla Morte (1758).
- What is Alphonsus Liguori's most famous book?
- The Glories of Mary (1750) is Alphonsus Liguori's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.