Carlo Maria Martini books in order
Italian Jesuit and cardinal of the Catholic Church
- Lived
- 1927–2012
- Country
- Italy
- Books
- 3
Carlo Maria Martini published 2 non-fiction books and 1 other book, beginning with The Spiritual Journey of the Apostles (1991). The best-known is Belief or Nonbelief? (1996).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Carlo Maria Martini
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Belief or Nonbelief?
Carlo Maria Martini's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
The Spiritual Journey of the Apostles (1991)
Belief or Nonbelief? (1996), with Umberto Eco
Other books in order
Gifts of the Holy Spirit (1998)
About Carlo Maria Martini
Carlo Maria Martini was an Italian Jesuit and Biblical scholar. He served as Archbishop of Milan from 1980 to 2002 and was elevated to the cardinalate in 1983.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Carlo Maria Martini FAQ
- How many books has Carlo Maria Martini written?
- Carlo Maria Martini published 2 non-fiction books and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Carlo Maria Martini's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Belief or Nonbelief?.
- What is Carlo Maria Martini's last book?
- Belief or Nonbelief? (1996).
- What is Carlo Maria Martini's most famous book?
- Belief or Nonbelief? (1996) is Carlo Maria Martini's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.