Angelus Silesius books in order
German-Silesian religious poet, Catholic priest, theologian, and physician
- Lived
- 1624–1677
- Country
- Archduchy of Austria
- Books
- 2
- Also writes as
- Hierothei Baranofsky
Angelus Silesius published 1 novella and 1 poetry collection, beginning with The Cherubinic Wanderer (1657). The best-known is The Book of Angelus Silesius [i.e. Johann Scheffler], with Observations by the Ancient Zen Masters (1675).
Updated September 2026
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The Book of Angelus Silesius [i.e. Johann Scheffler], with Observations by the Ancient Zen Masters
Angelus Silesius's most-read book.
Novellas in order
The Cherubinic Wanderer (1657)
Poetry in order
The Book of Angelus Silesius [i.e. Johann Scheffler], with Observations by the Ancient Zen Masters (1675)
About Angelus Silesius
Angelus Silesius, OFM, born Johann Scheffler, was a German Catholic priest, physician, mystic and religious poet. Born and raised a Lutheran, he began to read the works of medieval mystics while studying in the Netherlands and became acquainted with the works of the German mystic Jacob Böhme through Böhme's friend Abraham von Franckenberg. Silesius's display of his mystic beliefs caused tension with Lutheran authorities and led to his eventual conversion to Catholicism in 1653, wherein he adopted the name Angelus and the epithet Silesius ("Silesian"). He entered the Franciscans and was ordained a priest in 1661. Ten years later, in 1671, he retired to a Jesuit house where he remained for the rest of his life.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Angelus Silesius FAQ
- How many books has Angelus Silesius written?
- Angelus Silesius published 1 novella and 1 poetry collection that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Angelus Silesius's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Book of Angelus Silesius [i.e. Johann Scheffler], with Observations by the Ancient Zen Masters.
- What is Angelus Silesius's last book?
- The Cherubinic Wanderer (1657).
- What is Angelus Silesius's most famous book?
- The Book of Angelus Silesius [i.e. Johann Scheffler], with Observations by the Ancient Zen Masters (1675) is Angelus Silesius's most widely read book.
- Does Angelus Silesius write under a pen name?
- Yes: Angelus Silesius has also published as Hierothei Baranofsky.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.