Augustine of Hippo books in order
Christian theologian, philosopher, and saint
- Lived
- 354–430
- Country
- Ancient Rome
- Books
- 12
Augustine of Hippo published 2 novels, 7 non-fiction books and 3 other books, beginning with De Ordine (386). The best-known is De Doctrina Christiana (397).
Updated September 2026
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De Doctrina Christiana
Augustine of Hippo's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
De Ordine (386)
Rule of St. Augustine (423)
Non-fiction in order
The City of God (1468)
Confessions (1555)
De Immortalitate Animae (1947)
De Libero Arbitrio (1981)
On the Trinity (2002)
De Musica (387)
De Doctrina Christiana (397)
Other books in order
De Beata Vita (1931)
Against the Academics (1951)
Harmony of the Gospels (2005)
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About Augustine of Hippo
Augustine of Hippo, also well-known as Saint Augustine, was a Christian theologian and philosopher from Thagaste, Numidia Cirtensis and the Bishop of Hippo Regius. He is generally regarded as one of the most influential philosophers in the history of the Western world, and is viewed as one of the most important Church Fathers of the Latin Church in the Patristic Period.
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Augustine of Hippo FAQ
- How many books has Augustine of Hippo written?
- Augustine of Hippo published 2 novels, 7 non-fiction books and 3 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Augustine of Hippo's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with De Doctrina Christiana.
- What is Augustine of Hippo's last book?
- Rule of St. Augustine (423).
- What is Augustine of Hippo's most famous book?
- De Doctrina Christiana (397) is Augustine of Hippo's most widely read book.
- Can I read Augustine of Hippo's books for free?
- Yes. 6 books by Augustine of Hippo are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.